Polio: WHO reports first outbreak in Africa after four years
Malawi has recorded the first polio outbreak on the African continent in several years, the World Health Organisation announced on…
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10 million people died of cancer in 2021 – WHO
No fewer than 10 million people died of cancer across the world in 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Advisory Group, has announced that current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated.…
WHO appoints Toyin Saraki as ambassador for global health
The World Health Organization (WHO) Foundation has appointed Toyin Saraki as the inaugural WHO Foundation Ambassador for Global…
WHO will miss global 40% vaccination target
The World Health Organisation (WHO) will miss its target to vaccinate 40 per cent of the population in every country by the end of…
Finance Minister Hails WHO for Appointing Nigeria’s Alakija as Special…
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, has hailed the appointment of Nigeria’s Dr. Ayoade…
Omicron Spreads Faster, Weakens Jabs – WHO
The Omicron coronavirus variant is more transmissible than the Delta strain and reduces vaccine efficacy but causes less severe…
Nigeria accounts for 27% of global malaria deaths in 2020 – WHO
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No reported case of deaths arising from Omicron variant worldwide –…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said it had not seen any reports of deaths relating to the new Omicron variant of…