Tag: The World Health Organisation (WHO)
High blood pressure could be the world’s next pandemic – WHO warns
In its second Global Hypertension Report, released on Tuesday during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, WHO…
WHO calls for 50% tax hike on sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco
Many countries have expressed interest in transitioning toward more self-reliant, domestically funded health systems and are turning to the WHO…
Europe records highest number of measles cases in 25 years
“As well as hospitalisation and death caused by complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, diarrhoea and dehydration, measles can also cause long-term,…
WHO highlights top causes of maternal deaths, urges better healthcare
“Beyond survival, the campaign will also emphasise the need for greater attention to women’s health, including postnatal care and support,’’…
There will be 38% rise in breast cancer cases by 2050 – WHO
WHO launched the Global Breast Cancer Initiative in 2021, aiming to reduce breast cancer mortality rates by 2.5 per cent…
400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly – WHO
“As part of the initiative, WHO and St. Jude have also established a global platform to improve access to lifesaving…
Trump pulls U.S. out of WHO
“This still is one world, like it or not, and viruses don’t discriminate," the statement says
AI will promote data analysis, disease surveillance – NCDC, WHO
The three-day conference, which commenced on Monday, October 28, is themed “Strengthening Global Health Security through Enhanced Surveillance.”
54 million people could suffer hearing loss in Africa by 2030 – WHO
The report also highlighted the need for dedicated financing for EHC, to equip facilities and deliver products and technologies, among…
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
It said that health workers would begin an immunisation campaign aimed at reaching one million people.
Gender inequality, root of global crisis in health — WHO
"Work that is done primarily by women tends to be paid less and has poor working conditions,” it said.
Why we need massive efforts to reduce salt intake – WHO
“WHO urges all countries to implement the ‘Best Buys’ for sodium reduction, and on manufacturers to implement the WHO benchmarks…
WHO publishes guidelines for reducing online violence against children
The report recommends implementing school-based educational programmes, promoting interaction among youths, and engaging parents.
WHO declares monkeypox global health emergency
So far this year, there have been more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox in more than 75 countries, and five…
73 dead as Russia hits 103 health facilities in Ukraine
The “grim milestone” was crossed on Thursday, the organisation said, adding that 51 people were also injured.
WHO releases shocking figures on COVID-19 infections in Africa
The study released on Thursday claimed that more than two thirds of Africans have been infected by COVID-19 since the…
WHO dumps ivermectin in treating COVID-19 patients
The WHO Guideline Development Group of international experts gave the advice in the British Medical Journal (The BMJ) on Thursday.
COVID-19 pandemic can end this year: WHO chief Tedros
In a statement issued as the world welcomed 2022, Tedros said; "I’m confident that this will be the year we…
WHO approves India-made Covovax vaccine for emergency use
The vaccine is produced by the Serum Institute of India, under licence from Novavax
Omicron is WHO name for new South African COVID-19 variant
The WHO said that the variant ‘has a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning’.
WHO expresses concern over surge in Covid-19 cases in Europe
By Agency Report World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Europe on Thursday expressed grave concerns over increase in COVID-19…
Africa’ s COVID-19 infections grossly undercounted: WHO warns
The WHO puts the number of all infections on the continent at 59 million, over seven times more than the…
WHO raises new scientific group to study COVID-19 origins
The 26 scientists come from several countries, and were selected from over 700 applications following a global call.
WHO approves first Malaria vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa…
WHO to send medical supplies to Afghanistan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says is examining ways to bring much-needed supplies into Afghanistan with medical stocks dwindling in…
WHO recommends Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
AstraZeneca: WHO meets today as more EU members dump vaccine
World Health Organisation (WHO) said its advisory committee will meet today on the safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine, as more…
COVID-19 pandemic may stretch beyond 2021: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is unlikely the Covid-19 pandemic will come to an end by the end…
WHO records 17 per cent drop in COVID-19 cases globally
The World Health Organisation reports a decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths related to the pandemic globally for the fourth…
WHO says UK COVID-19 strain spreads to 60 countries, South Africa’s in 23
The World Health Organisation said on Wednesday that the UK COVID-19 strain has been detected in at least 60 countries,…