Tag: WHO
Mental health support as critical component of emergency response
Apart from being a basic human right, mental health has intrinsic and instrumental value.
It is a state of mental well-being that enables people to...
WHO updates global health rules to strengthen pandemic preparedness
Geneva, Sept .19, 2025 (dpa/NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has introduced new rules aimed at improving the world’s readiness for future pandemics.
The updated...
WHO calls for 20% public health budget to strengthen systems
Abuja, Sept. 4, 2025 (NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria to increase public health spending to at least 20 per...
World Drowning Prevention Day: Expert proffers solutions
Lagos, July 25, 2025 (NAN) American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) says strategic leadership, community involvement, and professional advocacy are critical to save thousands...
WHO confirms deadly virus outbreak in Uganda
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda, which is part of the Ebola virus family.
WHO, in...
WHO raises concern on potential global threat to people living with...
World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern about the implications of the immediate funding pause for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries.
The organisation...
U.S. withdrawal from WHO raises global security concerns – Amref...
 Amref Health Africa, an Africa-based non-governmental organisation with a focus on health development, says withdrawal of the U.S. from the World Health Organisation (WHO)...
WHO regrets U.S. decision to withdraw from organisation
Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), said on Tuesday the organisation regretted the decision of the United States to withdraw from it.
Earlier, U.S....
WHO recommends routine HPV vaccination in national immunisation programmes
Dr. Uzoma Ugochukwu, a public health specialist, says the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that routine human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination should be included...
WHO reports 71% rise in cholera deaths in 2023
The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera statistics for 2023 published by the World Health Organisation...
Cholera cases, deaths surge globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a concerning increase in cases and deaths.
According to a statement released...
18,000 suspected cases of Mpox reported in DRC–WHO
The Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, says more than 18,000 suspected cases of Mpox have been reported in the Democratic Republic of  Congo(DRC)...
Ndugulile of Tanzania nominated as next Director for WHO African Region
Dr Faustine Ndugulile has been nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region, taking over from Dr Matshidiso...
Appeal: WHO needs $87.4m to contain Mpox outbreak
World Health Organisation (WHO) says it needs 87.4 million dollars
for more than six months to work with countries, partners and other stakeholders to contain...
Soludo, WHO decry low immunisation uptake in Anambra
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday decried the low uptake of immunisation in the state, urging mothers to prioritise the health...
Swiss Pharma’s WHO prequalification, great feat for indigenous manufacturers — NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
says World Health Organisation (WHO) has added Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine antimalarial drugs by Swiss Pharma
Nigeria Ltd...
Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines –...
European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate Mpox, while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN World...
