Tag: World Health Organisation
‘Amalar, Anti-Malaria Tablets Not Banned’
The World Health Organisation (WHO), the National Malaria Control Programme and the Federal Ministry of Health, have said that Amalar…
72 Million African Children For Polio Immunisation
Fifteen countries in Africa are undertaking a mass polio immunisation campaign for 72 million children this week, the World Health…
Cholera Kills Over 1,500 Nigerians
At least 1,555 people have died of cholera in Nigeria this year, marking a likely peak in a three-year-old surge…
World Sight Day: 4 Million Nigerians Blind, As Lagos Fights Scourge
As the world celebrates World Sight Day, at least four million Nigerians are said to be blind. Meanwhile the Lagos…
UN Probes Lead Poisoning Deaths In Nigeria
The UN has sent an emergency environmental team to Nigeria to investigate the deaths of more than 200 children this…
Cancer Now A Major Killer In Third World —Report
With more than 10 million new cases every year, cancer has become one of the most devastating diseases worldwide. The…
Lagos Needs 257,000 Tons Of Fish Annually
Lagos State needs 257,000 Tons of fish annually in order to meet the World Health Organisation, WHO’s recommendation of 15kg/caput…
Lagos To Sponsor Bill Against Smoking
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this at a news conference to commemorate the World No Tobacco Day in…