WHO says new Congo records 2 new cases of Ebola infection
The Ebola virus has infected two more people in Equateur province in western Democratic Republic of Congo and spread to a new area 150 km (93 miles) away from the…
COVID-19: Death toll among nurses reaches 600 as 450,000 affected globally
More than 600 nurses worldwide are known to have died from COVID-19, which has infected an estimated 450,000 healthcare workers, the International Council of Nurses said on Wednesday. The death…
Again, Kogi rejects report, says NCDC has an agenda to claim every State has COVID-19
Kogi state government has once again responded to the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control’s reporting of COVID-19 within its territory, describing it as fictitious. In a statement released by…
Trump cutting U.S. ties with WHO over coronavirus handling
The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organisation over the body’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, accusing the U.N….
WHO commends African leaders on fight against COVID-19, says Africa has just 1.5% of global cases
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Moeti…
WHO says HCQ safety findings expected after evidence review by mid-June
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that a safety team would review data on hydroxychloroquine by next month, a day after officials cited safety concerns that prompted them…
COVID-19: Lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic in Africa -WHO
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but the World Health Organization is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders do…
Health experts concerned disruption to global immunisation programmes could delay COVID-19 vaccinations administration
Massive disruptions to global immunisation programmes from the COVID-19 pandemic have health experts fearful that much of the developing world will not be able to get a vaccine for the…
Covid-19: Africa records 2,995 deaths; over 95,000 cases – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday reported that COVID-19 cases in Africa as at May 21, had risen to over 95, 000 with 2,995 deaths. WHO Regional Office for…
Africa close to being certified polio free – WHO
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, says African Region is on the verge of being certified free of the wild polio virus. Moeti disclosed this…