“Today’s launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the malaria vaccine as part of the childhood immunisation programme.” The post WHO commends malaria vaccine roll-out in three more African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Vaccination against human papilloma virus for girls begins in Kogi – WHO
The World Health Organization, WHO, says vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, will soon start in Kogi State. The Kogi State Team Leader of WHO, Dr Muktar Raji Toyosi disclosed this when he led his team on an advocacy visit to the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Lokoja. Dr Toyosi […]
Misunderstanding Africa in the global world of health, By Toyin Falola
African perspectives are often overlooked while addressing local and global concerns. Many of these initiatives are implemented without regard for Africa’s role as a solution to global challenges. Africa has a long history of herbal potency, and the only thing keeping the continent from finding long-term or local treatments is distractions from the research of […]
Nigeria first to introduce new vaccine against meningitis
WHO raises alarm, says hepatitis claims 3,500 lives daily
Hepatitis virus kills 3,500 people every day globally – WHO warns
The World Health Organization, WHO, says about 3,500 people die from the hepatitis virus every day, while the global toll continues to rise. WHO on Tuesday, called for swift action to fight the second-largest infectious killer every day. New data from 187 countries indicated that the number of deaths from viral hepatitis rose to 1.3 […]
World Health Day: WHO says HIV still prevalent in Africa
WHD: Africa must address inequities, right to health for citizens – WHO
The World Health Organisation has raised the need for Africa to address the health inequities among its people, noting that health is not only a fundamental human right but also central to peace and prosperity of the region. The health body noted that many regions in Africa still need help with access to quality essential […]
WHO wants gender disparities in health sector leadership addressed
Cyberbullying surges to 16% in 2022 – WHO
Cyberbullying surged to 16 per cent in 2022 from 13 per cent four years ago among children aged 11 to 15, according to a World Health Organization Europe report covering 44 countries. According to the report released on Wednesday, 15 per cent of boys and 16 per cent of girls reported being cyberbullied at least […]