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
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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
COVID-19: Safe use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
While clean hands help in the reduction and prevention of spread of infections, and has often been advocated for, the advent of coronavirus disease(COVID-19) pandemic has in recent time encouraged … Read More
COVID-19: Should you wear mask while exercising?
As COVID-19 continue to ravage the world, one of the modalities in prevention of its spread is the encouragement of the populace to wear face mask especially in public places. … Read More
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE(COVID-19) CASES CONTINUE TO RISE IN NIGERIA
In Nigeria, from Feb 28 when the first case of COVID-19 was first recorded to 20 June 2020, there has been 19,808 confirmed cases with 506 deaths. more states are … Read More
COVID-19 CASES SURPASSES 8 MILLION GLOBALLY WITH OVER 450,000 DEATHS
As the search for cure and possible vaccine for COVID-19 continues, the number of confirmed cases and death continue to rise worldwide. Globally, as of 8:09am CEST, 20 June 2020, … Read More
WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free
Nigeria has been declared polio free by the world health organization “Nigeria’s complete documentation for Wild Polio virus free status was accepted by the Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio … Read More