Ebonyi is getting most of WHO’s grants for research on infectious diseases of poverty
WHO has announced 30 small grants for implementation researches on diseases of poverty. Ebonyi is getting most of them. Nigeria ...
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In Nigeria, 10 percent of hospitalized patients can expect to acquire an infection during their stay
A new report has stressed that poor quality health services are holding back progress on improving health in countries Poor quality ...
The world may not meet tobacco reduction target, WHO warns
Most people know that using tobacco causes cancer and lung disease but unaware of roles in heart disease and stroke Tobacco ...
Here’s what you should know about WHO’s new five-year strategic plan
The strategic plan has an ambitious triple billion target. Here's what it all means Last week at the World Health Assembly ...
“To prevent future outbreaks, we must strengthen health systems everywhere” – WHO DG
The 71st World Health Assembly gets underway with the DG advocating a unique approach to preventing outbreaks The Director General ...
WHO says malaria still kills a child every two minutes
With just 12 years left to achieve the goal of eliminating malaria from 35 countries, many questions remain unanswered As ...
Breastfeeding improves IQ, school readiness and attendance – WHO
WHO and UNICEF unveil practical steps countries should take to protect, promote and support breastfeeding According to the World Health ...
Africa is particularly vulnerable to an increased risk of Yellow fever outbreaks – WHO DG
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has revealed that the world is facing an increased risk of Yellow fever outbreaks and ...
What you need to know about Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemic Strategy for Africa
This morning in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining representatives ...
Here’s why WHO DG, Dr. Tedros, is in Nigeria this week
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom, yesterday landed in Abuja, Nigeria where he will be ...
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