Tag: WHO
Children to get new malaria shot by end of 2023 — WHO
While the slower spread is encouraging, the WHO warned that the mosquito-borne parasite that triggers the disease is becoming increasingly…
WHO report: Number of undiagnosed HIV cases on the rise in Europe
According to new data, since 2018 to 2021, more people became infected with HIV in the European Region than had…
WHO appoints Nigeria’s Obijiofor Aginam to Global Committee of Experts
Nigeria’s distinguished professor of law, Obijiofor Aginam, has been appointed to the Global Committee of Experts convened by the Director-General…
Medication errors kill 3 million annually – WHO
Moeti noted that medication systems and human factors were major contributory factors to unsafe practices.
700,000 people commit suicide annually
Mulombo said that the day which was being celebrated on Sept. 10 yearly was aimed at raising the much-needed awareness…
WHO confirms 3,200 cases of monkeypox in Nigeria, 48 countries
Ghebreyesus said the outbreak in newly-affected countries continued to be primarily among gay men and men who reported recent sexual…
WHO raises alarm as monkeypox spreads to Italy, Sweden
Monkeypox can be transmitted from person to person through air droplets, close bodily contact or sharing contaminated linens or objects.
COVID-19 deaths: WHO to support North Korea
WHO had supported North Korea develop a COVID-19 vaccine deployment plan along with partner organizations - UNICEF and GAVI.
15m die from coronavirus in 2020 and 2021 – WHO
The U.S. Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation came to a similar conclusion to WHO, with an estimate of 15.4…
WHO confirms 3rd Ebola case in northwest Congo
Health workers started Ebola vaccinations last week in Mbandaka, the capital of Congo’s Equateur province.
WHO, UNICEF accuse firms of unethical marketing of baby milk formula
According to the study, there are misleading and scientifically unsubstantiated messages used to convince mothers to give babies formula instead…
COVID-19: Current vaccines may need to be updated, WHO warns
The WHO group said vaccines that had a high impact on prevention of infection and transmission, in addition to prevention…
WHO sees more proof Omicron causes milder symptoms
“We are seeing more and more studies pointing out that Omicron is infecting the upper part of the body. Unlike…
Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO
WHO warns that even if Omicron does cause less severe disease, the sheer number of cases could once again overwhelm…
Africa hit by fourth wave of COVID-19, says WHO
"Africa had seen a rise of 83 per cent in new COVID-19 cases for the week ending Dec. 12, driven…