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Nigeria first African nation to receive mpox vaccines – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday Nigeria was the first African country to receive mpox vaccines.WHO regional office said in a statement...

WHO declares Mpox a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared Mpox as a global health emergency.This followed the surge of Mpox (formerly monkeypox) in Africa.The virus...

COVID-19: 775m cases reported since inception – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday at least 775 million confirmed of COVID-19 have been reported globally since the pandemic began in...

WHO Confirms Global Resurgence Of Cholera With 1,900 Deaths

Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by intestine infection with the bacterium “vibrio cholerae”. The disease is highly infectious and primarily spread through...

WHO Advocates Ban On Tobacco Use In Nigeria

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is desirous of a tobacco-free Nigeria and for its products to be completely banned in the nation.The...

WHO confirms Nigeria takes lead in new meningitis vaccine rollout

Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new meningitis vaccine (Men5CV).The vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization...

Sachet Beverages Contain 30% Alcohol– NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Tuesday said that the alcoholic content in sachets, polyethylene terephthalate, and glass bottles...

WHO chief says 2023 a year of avoidable suffering

The Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has described the year 2023 as a year of achievements and “avoidable suffering.”Ghebreyesus,...

WHO Begs Israel to Drop evacuation order for hospitals

The World Health Organisation has urged Israel to withdraw its evacuation order for hospitals in northern Gaza.“There are patients who are there that cannot...

Patient Safety Rights Take Centre Stage As WHO, Stakeholders Adopt New Charter Against Medical Harm

The World Health Organization and other global stakeholders have agreed on the first-ever Patient Safety Rights Charter to safeguard patients and their families from...

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