Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to expanding health insurance coverage across the country following a high-level visit by the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Ohiri, on Friday, received a delegation led by the WHO Representative to Nigeria, Dr....
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Under Donald Trump, the United States is fast approaching the dead end of a curious transactional presidency. Even the most treasured items of American nationhood and heritage are up for sale to the highest bidder in an bazaar as governance. This is an era where everything America does is...
The Pasteur Institute of Côte d’Ivoire (IPCI), launched a workshop on Thursday dedicated to the links between climate change and health, within the framework of the international CHINNOVA project. This gathering of researchers, institutional leaders, and international partners aims to structure a national research network to anticipate and mitigate...
World Health Organisation on Monday said more than 100 people, including dozens of children, were killed in attacks on a kindergarten in Sudan. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X that the latest attacks on Dec. 4, began with repeated strikes on a kindergarten in South Kordofan state....
World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the world has made remarkable progress against measles over the past two decades — but warns that the gains are now at risk as infections surge across multiple regions. According to new figures released on Friday, global immunisation efforts helped drive an 88...
World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the escalating diabetes crisis in Africa, urging governments to take immediate and sustained measures to protect millions of lives at risk. In a message marking the 2025 World Diabetes Day, themed “Diabetes Across Life Stages,” the WHO Regional Director for...
World Health Organization (WHO) has responded to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested a possible link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism. Speaking on Tuesday, WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic addressed the claim, stating that while a few observational studies have raised questions, the overall scientific...
World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that uncontrolled high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—is putting over 1.4 billion people at risk of premature death globally. In its newly released Global Report on Hypertension 2024, WHO reveals that while over 1.4 billion people are living with the...
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – The Pasteur Institute of Ivory Coast (IPCI), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the Department of Epidemic Viruses (DVE). This formal ceremony, sponsored by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Adama...
The World Health Organisation (WHO), announced on Sunday that vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease had begun in Bulape health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai Province where an outbreak of the disease has been declared. It said...
More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year and many more attempt it, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The Director-General of WHO Tedros Ghebreyesus is calling for “shifting the narrative” on the issue “to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma and foster compassionate conversations.” Speaking on the World...
World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled updated versions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc), incorporating new treatments for critical health conditions. The revised lists now feature medications for various cancers, diabetes with comorbidities like obesity, as well as cystic fibrosis, psoriasis,...
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, reporting 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) identified the outbreak in the Bulape and Mweka health zones, located in the south-central region of the country....
Sub-Saharan Africa has achieved a pivotal milestone in health independence with the introduction of locally manufactured HIV medicines and diagnostic tests into national programs. For the first time, Mozambique is receiving African-produced HIV treatment, marking a significant step for a region that shoulders nearly 65% of the global HIV...
World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that over 30 million children worldwide have not completed their required measles vaccinations. Speaking at a virtual press conference on global health concerns, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted a slight increase in global measles vaccination coverage in 2024. However, he noted a...
Oral health, though often overlooked, plays an important role in an individual’s overall well-being. It encompasses the condition of the mouth, teeth, and facial structures, enabling individuals to eat, breathe, and speak comfortably while maintaining self-confidence and social engagement. However, albeit its importance, oral health remains a severely neglected...
On February 6, the world marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and advocating for its eradication. This year’s theme, “Step Up the Pace”, urged greater action to...
World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a new initiative to help countries reduce the burden of chronic diseases and raise vital funds by increasing taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks. The ‘3 by 35’ Initiative urges governments to boost the real prices of these products by at least...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the growing global health crisis of loneliness, revealing that at least 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness. According to the WHO commission, one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, which can lead to...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Mpox upsurge a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), citing the continued rise in cases and ongoing transmission in some countries. *WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, stated this is im a statement on Tuesday. Dr. Ghebreyesus stated,...