Health
AHF Nigeria, partners urge WHO to seal binding pandemic equity deal
By Justina Auta AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria and other partners have urged member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to finalise a…
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Health
Mysterious illness claims 5 lives in Burundi – WHO
Illness By Cecilia Ologunagba UN World Health Organisation (WHO) and health authorities in Burundi are racing to identify a mysterious illness that has claimed…
Foreign
Nigeria’s experience shows progress possible in TB treatment-WHO
TB By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria is closing tuberculosis (TB) detection gaps, expanding access to testing and treatment, and strengthening services for vulnerable populations with…
Health
C’River Govt. vows to make state measles-rubella free
By Abujah Racheal The Cross River Government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating measles rubella in the state. Dr Vivien Otu, Director-General, Cross River…
Health
WHO advocates healthy diets for schoolchildren
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to promote healthy eating in schools, saying access to nutritious food can help…
Health
Physician blames rising diabetes on unregulated food production, self-medication
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within…
Features
How stigma isolates children with Cerebral Palsy in Kwara
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Saturday, Feb. 9, was meant to be an ordinary haircut day for Mrs Oluwabusayo Olaoye and her two sons. However, barely…
Science & Tech
WHO appoints Nigeria’s Prof. Emeje to traditional medicine advisory group
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Martins Emeje, Director-General of the Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA), has been appointed as a member of the World…
Health
WHO warns of tobacco industry interference, urges stronger controls
Tobacco By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that urgent action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control…
Defence/Security
WHO declares Mpox public health emergency concern
mpox By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the Mpox upsurge has continued to meet the criteria of a Public Health Emergency…