Mpox not new COVID – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has clarified that Mpox is not a new Coronavirus strain and should not be regarded as such. On Tuesday, Hans Kluge, WHO’s Regional Director for …
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What we know about the new mpox outbreak
Now the virus has crossed from its epicentre in the Democratic Republic of Congo to other African nations and was detected this week for the first time in Sweden and …
As Mpox cases rise in DRC, others, Nigeria reintroduces health declaration forms at airports
The Nigerian government has mandated that incoming passengers to the country, through the airports, fill out a health declaration form to ensure safety against infectious diseases. The protocol had earlier …
Many lack access to brain medicines- WHO
A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that despite significant progress in developing effective treatments for neurological disorders, there are treatment gaps. WHO made this known …
About 3 million die annually of alcohol, drug use – WHO
A recent report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has indicated that about 2.6 million people die yearly due to alcohol consumption. WHO in a statement published on Tuesday, said …
Half of global population lacks essential health care – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said half of the world’s total population does not have access to essential health care despite global efforts. According to the global body’s Director-General, …
AstraZeneca begins worldwide withdrawal of COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca, a British-Swedish pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has announced that it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, worldwide. According to the multinational pharmaceutical company, the vaccine is being withdrawn because …
Three more West African countries inaugurate malaria vaccination
Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone, on Thursday, launched large-scale malaria vaccine programmes under an Africa-focused initiative that hopes to save tens of thousands of children’s lives per year across the …
WHD 2024: Experts advocate provision of clean water for improved health of Nigerians
Health experts in Nigeria have highlighted some ways government authorities and other partners including civil societies and donor agencies can improve public health in Nigeria. These experts are the Executive …
As Japan battles ‘flesh eating’ infection outbreak, health authorities attempt to soothe visitors’ jitters
Health authorities in Japan are attempting to play down reports in foreign media of a sharp uptick in the number of “flesh eating” streptococcal toxic-shock syndrome (STSS) cases, although a …