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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

Nigeria recorded 1,742 suspected meningitis cases, including 101 confirmed cases and 153 deaths in seven states between 1 October 2023 and 11 March. The post Nigeria first to introduce new vaccine against meningitis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

WHO raises alarm, says hepatitis claims 3,500 lives daily

The new cases when compared to 2019 indicates a decrease in the number of infections. The post WHO raises alarm, says hepatitis claims 3,500 lives daily appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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

WHO said Africa’s HIV-positive population increased from 15.6 million in 2005 to 24.3 million in 2021, accounting for 3.4 per cent of the total population. The post World Health Day: WHO says HIV still prevalent in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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

The conference at which the WHO official spoke will discuss measures for achieving gender equality in health leadership. The post WHO wants gender disparities in health sector leadership addressed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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

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