Netherlands seeks to support, strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare systems
November 20, 2022 …Says Nigeria contributes to 50% of the African burden of NTDs. The Government of the Netherlands seeks to support Nigeria in strengthening its healthcare systems, to foster…
World Toilet Day: 779m people lack access to safely managed sanitation services – WHO
Nov. 19, 2022 World Health Organisation (WHO) says 779 million people around the world lack basic access to safely managed sanitation services. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for…
WHO, FIFA, Qatar launch Digital app to boost physical activity
Nov. 19, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar and FIFA are launching a major digital health initiative for children and adolescents. This is…
3.5bn people suffer from oral diseases globally – WHO
Nov. 18, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday published a new Global Oral Health Status Report which provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data…
Vaccine manufacturers to rely on solar-powered generators as backup – FG
Nov. 13, 2022 Local vaccine manufacturers will have to rely on solar-powered generators as back-up, pending when electricity situation will improve in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie…
UN says WMO’s report ‘a chronicle of climate chaos’- Guterres
November 7, 2022 The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres has described the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) report as a “chronicle of climate chaos” which details the catastrophic speed of…
WHO launches 4th Health for All Film Festival
October 31, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a call for short films for the 4th edition of the Health for All Film Festival. WHO’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros…
Lassa Fever: Scientists from West Africa brainstorm on progress of research
October 22, 2022 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control & Prevention (NCDC) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), are hosting a workshop in the country for scientists from…
Shortage of cholera vaccines leads to temporary suspension of two-dose strategy, as cases rise worldwide – WHO
October 20, 2022 A strained global supply of cholera vaccines has obliged the International Coordinating Group (ICG), the body which manages emergency supplies of vaccines to temporarily suspend the standard…
WHO says physical inactivity costing the world US$ 27b annually in first-ever global report
October 20, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO)says almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and…