WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free
The World Health Organisation has certified Egypt as malaria-free.
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WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox that provides immediate results, stating…
Mpox now a ‘public health emergency of international concern,’…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox a “public health emergency of international concern”.
The declaration…
COVID-19 still kills 1,700 persons a week- WHO
Covid-19 continues to kill over 1,700 people every week around the world, according to the World Health Organisation, which urged…
Cholera: WHO steps in as outbreak hits Kirikiri Prison in Lagos
The Lagos State government announced that it is receiving additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to combat a…
Cholera: WHO announces over 1,900 deaths, 195,000 cases globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a total of 194,897 deaths and 1,932 cases globally due to a cholera outbreak.…
Global alert issued over fake Ozempic drugs – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert regarding counterfeit versions of Ozempic, a drug increasingly…
WHO cautions on excessive Sodium intake
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the second edition of the sodium benchmark on processed foods created to guide…
Nigeria first country to roll out new Meningitis vaccine – WHO
Nigeria has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the world's inaugural country to introduce a new meningitis vaccine, known…
Measles cases rose 79 percent globally last year – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced alarm Tuesday at the rapid spread of measles, with more than 306,000 cases reported…