Tag: The World Health Organisation (WHO)
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…