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 […]
WHO raises concern over fresh cases of TB in Nigeria
Every five minutes, a death certificate is issued for a disease that is preventable and curable but accounts for 97, 900 deaths in Nigeria. This is according to the World Health Organisation, WHO, which has again raised concerns over the increasing number of tuberculosis cases in the country. The global health agency worries that Nigeria […]
WHO, others seek increased funding to end tuberculosis in Nigeria
Mr Omoniyi said Nigeria carries the sixth highest burden of the disease with 97,000 death cases, amounting to 23 per cent of 2.4 million deaths in the African region. The post WHO, others seek increased funding to end tuberculosis in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico