Monkeypox now a public health emergency
Monkeypox now a public health emergency. This was this was stated following second meeting of the WHO’s emergency committee on the virus. The meeting was held on Thursday, 21 July … Read More
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TALKING ABOUT MARBURG VIRUS DISEASE
Talking about marburg virus disease which has been in the news lately especially with the outbreak in Ghana where two persons are said to have died from the disease. Marburg … Read More
OVER TWO YEARS SINCE COVID-19 CREPT IN
It has been over 2 years since COVID-19 was first detected which subsequently became a pandemic causing the world immeasurable trauma yet to be recovered from. From inception till date, … Read More
WHO Recommends New Drug For COVID-19 Treatment
In the continued search for treatment of COVID-19, the WHO recently recommended new drugs for its treatment Providing yet more options for treating the disease, the world health organization announced … Read More
In View Of World Aids Day
In view of the World Aids Day 2021, WHO and other concerned institutions such as UNAIDS are calling for a re-commitment more action to help end aids. HIV continues to … Read More
First Malaria Vaccine Approved By WHO
The World Health Organization(WHO) on Wednesday 6th of October 2021 endorsed the first ever vaccine for malaria prevention, a move many expert believe could save the lives of tens of … Read More
Fear following resurgence of Ebola in Guinea
Following resurgence of Ebola in Guinea, there’s been a heightened fear especial within the neighboring countries close to the border where the new cases were detected. The country’s health authorities … Read More
Millions of children in Yemen to suffer from malnutrition
Nearly 2.3 million children under the age of five in Yemen are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021, four United Nations agencies warned today. Of these, 400,000 are … Read More
First-ever global commitment to eliminate cervical cancer
WHO‘s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, launched Nov. 17th 2020, outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening and treatment. Successful implementation of all three could reduce more … Read More
Is The Vaccine For COVID-19 Out ?
There are no vaccines for COVID-19 yet. However, many potential vaccines are being studied and several large clinical trials may report results later this year. If a vaccine is proven … Read More
Impact of COVID-19 on people’s livelihoods, health and food system – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a joint statement along side ILO, FAO and IFAD on the impact of COVID-19 on people’s livelihoods, health and food system. It reads … Read More
DEATH FROM COVID-19 REACHES ONE (1) MILLION
The death from COVID-19 has reached 1 million according to WHO statistics on the number of confirmed cases and deaths reported Globally, as of 11:44 am CEST, 30 September 2020, … Read More
Physical activity for all age group
The role of physical activity in maintaining optimal health and promotion of longevity cannot be overemphasized. Its health benefits are vast and its doability is flexible and hence can be … Read More
COVID-19 Cases passes 18million globally, as Africa nears 1million
Globally, as of 10:45am CEST, 5 August 2020, there have been 18,318,928 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 695,043 deaths, reported to WHO. Distribution by WHO Region Americas 9,841,842 Confirmed Cases … Read More
Health Consequences Of Female Genital Mutilation
WHAT IS FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION Female genital mutilation comprises of all procedures that involves the partial or complete removal of the female external genitalia or any injury to the female … Read More