Africa aims to end cholera by 2030
WHO describes cholera as a symbol of inequity Health Ministers have pledged to implement key strategies for ending cholera outbreaks ...
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An update on the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
With information flying around regarding the Ebola crisis in DR Congo, WHO gives an update on the status of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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