WHO member States consider proposed amendments to IHRs with discussions on equity to continue
February 19, 2024 World Health Organsation (WHO) member States have continued discussions on proposals to amend the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), during which the importance of their work to…
Nigeria recorded 300,000 Tuberculosis cases in 2023 – Minister
Feb. 7, 2024 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, says the country diagnosed over 300,000 tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2023, marking the first time…
Over 200m girls, women alive today have undergone FGM, nearly 4.4m girls will be at risk this year – WHO
February 7, 2024 The World Health Organisation says more than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation and this year, nearly 4.4 million girls will…
Global cancer burden growing, lung cancer leading cause of cancer death globally – WHO report
Feb. 1, 2024 Ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has released the latest estimates of the…
NAFDAC warns customs agents against complicity in illegal importation of syringes
Jan. 29, 2024 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against importation of syringes from foreign countries, saying the act may kill local pharmaceutical…
Countries risk missing deadline for pandemic accord – WHO chief
January 22, 2024 Countries risk missing a May deadline for agreeing a legally binding treaty on fighting pandemics and this would be a big blow for future generations, the head…
Cameroon launches malaria vaccination programme in global milestone
Jan. 22, 2024 The global fight against malaria took a stride forward on Monday as Cameroon launched the world’s first routine vaccine programme against the mosquito-borne disease that is projected…
NAFDAC begins testing on all paracetamol sold in the country – DG
Jan. 15, 2023 …Says has issued 88 public alerts, ordered 32 recalls for medicines, foods in te last 2 years The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
Africa to get US$ 334m as WHO appeals for $1.5 bln in funding to address key globe emergencies in 2024
Jan. 15, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched an appeal for US$ 1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the…
Plateau attacks: FG provides more relief materials, activates emergency centre
Jan. 12, 2023 The Federal Government has donated more relief materials for distribution to over 32,000 persons displaced by the recent crisis in Plateau. The items were presented by a…