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WHO issues alert on another contaminated Indian-made cough syrup
The World Health Organization on Monday flagged a batch of contaminated common cold syrup, manufactured by an Indian company, the latest in a series of warnings by the agency about
World Hepatitis Day 2023: 91m Africans live with hepatitis
19m Nigerians affected The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 91 million Africans are currently living with hepatitis, with around 125,000 hepatitis-related deaths occurring in Africa. In
WHO endorses Essential Medicines for multiple sclerosis, other conditions
The World Health Organization (WHO), Wednesday, published the new editions of the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) which include important new medicines for
Grow food, not life threatening tobacco crops – WHO urges governments
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has urged governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. In a message today to mark the World
WHO cautions against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of
152 million babies born preterm in the last decade
Of every 10 babies born, 1 is preterm – and every 40 seconds, 1 of those babies dies Preterm birth rates have not changed in the past decade in any
WHO declares end to mpox public health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday it was ending its 10-month-long global health emergency for mpox, a viral disease that led to confirmed cases in more than a
1 in 6 people globally affected by infertility – WHO
Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published today by WHO. Around 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in
Exclusive breastfeeding saves more children than other preventive interventions – Experts
Saves 13% child deaths Medical experts have said that exclusive breastfeeding has the potential to save more children’s lives than any other intervention. According to experts, exclusive breastfeeding entails feeding
2023 World Hearing Day: WHO launches training manual to assist countries on ear care
Amid reports that an estimated 1.5 billion people globally live with hearing loss. The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new manual to assist countries in building the capacity
Cholera cases surging fast in Africa
May surpass worst cases of 2021 if trend continues, WHO warns Malawi launches national “End Cholera” campaign Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge.
Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
9 deaths, 16 suspected cases reported Equatorial Guinea yesterday confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Preliminary tests carried out following the deaths of at least nine people
Nigerian laboratory receives WHO full accreditation for fight against measles and rubella
A Nigerian laboratory, the Central Public Health Laboratory (CPHL), Lagos, recently attained a World Health Organization (WHO) full laboratory accreditation status in respect of its contribution to the fight against
World Leprosy Day: Nigeria, 23 other countries contribute 95% of global burden
NMA urges pragmatic collaboration towards elimination Nigeria joined the rest of the world on Sunday to mark the 2023 World Leprosy Day amidst reports that the country is one of
Lassa Fever: WHO officials visit Edo Health Commissioner
Edo State Commissioner for Health Prof Obehi Akoria has assured that the government would leave no stone unturned as it collaborates with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partner
1 child or youth died once every 4.4 seconds in 2021 – UN report
Separate UN report reveals another 1.9 million babies were tragically stillborn during same period An estimated 5 million children died before their fifth birthday and another 2.1 million children and
WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights
Omicron variant spreads in U.S. World Health Oranisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights. WHO said this was to counter
World AIDS DAY: Inequalities blocking end of pandemic – UN
“Of the 38 million people living with HIV, 5.9 million people who know they have HIV are not receiving treatment” As the world marks the World AIDS Day today, December
Pneumonia kills 700,000 children annually – paediatrician
A paediatrician at the Federal Medical center, Birnin Kudu in Jigawa state Dr. Ummah Idris says it is estimated by the World Health Organization WHO that at least one child
World Patients Safety Day: Pharmacist counsels on need to adhere to prescribed medications
Identifies unsafe medication practice as cause of avoidable harm in health care system Health minister also warns against self medication As the World Patients Safety Day 2022 was marked globally
Global experts name new Monkeypox virus variants
A group of global experts convened by WHO weekend named new monkeypox virus variants, as part of ongoing efforts to align the names of the monkeypox disease, virus and variants
Edo intensifies response to contain monkeypox
Patients recount experience After four days of complaining of fever, headache, fatigue and cough, 40 year-old Mr V Ehosa (not real name), a land seller residing in Benin, Edo State,
World Breastfeeding Week: Firm launches first MilkBank in Nigeria
The Milk Booster, a company that produces lactation products that help increase breast milk supply, on Friday introduced the first MilkBank in Nigeria in commemoration of the 2022 World Breastfeeding
WHO publishes new guidelines on HIV, hepatitis and STIs for key populations
The World health Organisation (WHO has published new “Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations.” The guidelines are officially launched at
At last, Africa to begin vaccination against malaria as Gavi opens applications for vaccine roll-out support
All is set for the world’s first-ever mass vaccination against malaria as the Global Alliance for Vaccine And Immunization (GAVI) opens a process for countries to apply for funding and