WHO confirms 3,200 cases of monkeypox in 48 countries including Nigeria
June 24, 2022 The WHO says Nigeria is one of the countries that have reported cases of monkeypox. It says more than 3,200 cases have been confirmed in 48 countries…
WHO eyes decision on monkeypox ’emergency’, Africa says it’s long overdue
June 23, 2022 The World Health Organization will decide on Thursday whether to declare monkeypox a global health emergency, stirring criticism from leading African scientists who say it has been…
WHO, others launch SunSmart Global UV App to help protect from the dangers of the sun, promote public health
June 22, 2022 The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched new app for…
Air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than two years – Study shows
June 15, 2022 Chronic air pollution cuts average global life expectancy by more than two years per person, a study published on Tuesday showed, an impact comparable to that of…
WHO says experts to determine if Monkeypox is an International Emergency June 23
June 15, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday announced that the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee will meet on June 23 to determine if Monkeypox should be declared…
World Food Safety Day: No food security without food safety – Ehanire
June 7, 2022 The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says safe food production enhances economic opportunities by enabling market access and productivity. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja…
Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change
June 3, 2022 …New WHO policy brief highlights actions for countries Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concludes a new WHO policy brief, launched today at…
Test makers target monkey pox market as cases surge
June 3, 2022 Diagnostic companies are racing to develop tests for monkey pox, hoping to tap into a new market as governments ramp up efforts to trace the world’s first…
COVID-19 Slows Progress Towards Universal Energy Access – WHO report
June 2, 2022 …The energy crisis arising from war in Ukraine may lead to further setbacks The World Health Organisation, WHO, says the COVID-19 pandemic has been a key factor…
Africa’s COVID Deaths to Fall by 94% in 2022 – WHO Analysis
June 2, 2022 Deaths on the African continent from COVID-19 are expected to fall by nearly 94 percent in 2022 compared to last year, modelling by the World Health Organization…