Measles Resurgence: A Crisis in Numbers
Measles cases surged by 20% in 2023, infecting 10.3 million people. Vaccine gaps, worsened by the pandemic, left millions vulnerable. ...
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Egypt officially eliminates malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) today officially certified Egypt as malaria-free, a monumental achievement for the nation of over 100 ...
WHO Advises Against Travel Restrictions Amid Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda
The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against imposing any travel and trade restrictions on Rwanda as the country battles ...
Meet the next director for WHO African Region
Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, ...
WHO unveils plan to combat mpox
In what it described as its decisive move to tackle the growing mpox crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) today ...
Breaking: WHO declares mpox a public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), following a sharp increase ...
$15 million required for initial response to mpox — WHO DG
WHO's regional response plan requires an initial US$ 15 million to support surveillance, preparedness and response activities, the global body ...
New Bird Flu Strain Raises Global Concerns: What You Need to Know
Global health authorities have updated their risk assessment concerning the Avian Influenza A(H3N8) virus, following recent developments in its spread ...
Nigeria approves Mpox vaccine
Nigeria is one of the two countries in Africa that have granted regulatory approval to enable the use of vaccine ...
77th World Health Assembly gets underway in Geneva
The 77th World Health Assembly opened with a focus on global health security and access to healthcare. At the opening session, ...
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