WHO, Borno flag-off polio vaccination campaign, target 2 million children
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri -. World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with the Borno State Government have flagged off a 10-day vaccination campaign […]
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Diphtheria: WHO urges FG to increase routine vaccination
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the Federal Government to increase routine vaccination to nip outbreaks in the bud. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, […]
Declare state of emergency on malaria, rep urges FG
Rep. Amobi Ogah, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, on Sunday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to declare a state […]
Recruitment at U.S Consulate, IBTC Bank, WHO, Ulesson ltd, Nepal Energy, Roche, La Fayette Microfinance
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria Today 2023 Ulesson Education Limited Entry-level Trai.nee Programme Audit Trai.nees Audit Seniors Senior Accountant POS Technical support Officer Database Administrator […]
WHO releases new guidance to improve testing and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
By GRACE AUDU (Health Correspondent) – The World Health Organization (WHO), shared on Monday its latest guidance on sexually transmitted infections (STI) at the STI […]
20,000 people drown in Europe each year – WHO
On the eve of World Drowning Prevention Day, the European Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlighted the urgency of raising awareness on […]
Half of the world’s population at risk of dengue fever – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has attributed the spike in dengue fever to global warming marked by higher average temperatures, precipitation, and longer period of […]
Diphtheria is manageable, preventable – WHO
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The World Health Organization (WHO) says diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease, urging Nigerians to ensure that their children are fully […]
Aspartame sweetener possible cancer cause – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) cancer research agency on Friday classified the commonly used artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to human”. Although, another UN […]
WHO distributes 60 Severe Acute Malnutrition kits in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – World Health Organisation (WHO) has distributed 60 Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) kits components to six partnering Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) […]
60m people in urgent humanitarian need in Horn of Africa – UN
UN humanitarian agencies on Monday said that no fewer than 60 million people in the Horn of Africa were in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. […]
World Blood Donor Day: WHO urges countries to invest in strengthening, sustaining blood programme
The World Health Organizations, (WHO) has called on governments, partners, and all stakeholders to mobilise support at district, national and regional levels to invest in […]
NMA threatens strike in Nasarawa State
The Nasarawa State Council of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has given Gov. Abdullahi Sule of the State a 21-day ultimatum to address welfare issues concerning […]
Bleeding after intercourse may be sign of Cervical Cancer— Prof. Adewole
Prof. Isaac Adewole, a former Minister of Health, Nigeria, says many people are unaware that contact bleeding especially during bleeding or just after sexual intercourse […]
WHO, Global Fund announce commitment for enhanced collaboration
By GRACE AUDU – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), have signed a […]
WHO applauds UK’s £2m grant to strengthen Nigeria’s health workforce
World Health Organization (WHO) says it appreciates a new funding commitment by United Kingdom’s Department of Health and Social Care to support Nigeria in strengthening […]
1bn people from Nigeria, 42 countries face cholera risk – UN agencies
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) say 43 countries, including Nigeria, now face outbreaks as increasing numbers of cholera cases are […]
WHO trains 98 health workers on emergency coordination response in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – World Health Organization (WHO) has organized a 5-day training workshop on Emergency Coordination/Preparedness Response for 98 public health emergency personnel […]
1 pregnant woman or newborn dies every 7 seconds – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says one pregnant woman or newborn dies every seven seconds as global progress in reducing deaths of pregnant women, mothers and […]
2023 Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC emphasises importance of frequent washing of hands
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has emphasised the importance of maintaining clean and safe health through proper and frequent washing of […]