Tag: WHO
WHO Declares End To Second Ebola Outbreak In Guinea
The World Health Organization on Saturday officially announced the end of Guinea’s second Ebola outbreak which was declared on February 14.
“I have the honour...
WHO confirms Over 1m COVID-19 deaths in Europe
There have been more than 1 million deaths related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Europe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday.
“Last week,...
Panel questions how China, WHO initially responded to the pandemic
China’s response to the first cases of COVID-19 in 2020 was too weak and the WHO may also have reacted too slowly.
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The fight against COVID-19: The journey So far
The fight against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), which took the better part of year 2020 is still raging, more than nine months after its emergence...
Coronavirus vaccine: WHO chief scientist thinks mid-2021 is possible
Widespread coronavirus vaccination could begin in the middle of next year, the chief scientist of the World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan said.
She expressed cautious...
COVID-19 situation to get ‘worse and worse’, WHO predicts
The new coronavirus pandemic raging around the globe will worsen if countries fail to adhere to strict healthcare precautions, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
WHO warns of ‘hard, long battle’ with COVID-19
Nations who fail to use every mechanism available to combat the still-raging novel coronavirus will struggle to beat it, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Poor contract-tracing inexcusable – WHO
Tracing contacts of people with coronavirus infections is the most important step in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and countries that are failing to do...
Ebola: outbreak in East Congo no longer emergency – WHO
The World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that was declared over on Thursday no...
WHO declares 10th Ebola outbreak over in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday declared 10 Ebola outbreak in the East Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over, after almost two years...
How Nigeria fought, won Wild Polio Virus war – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated fellow citizens on the joyous and historic occasion as Nigeria becomes Wild Polio Virus Free.
Buhari also appreciated all partners,...
COVID-19: WHO makes U-turn on masks
The World Health Organization (WHO) has changed its advice on face masks, saying they should be worn in public to help stop the spread...
COVID-19: WHO makes U-turn, resumes trail of hydroxychloroquine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it will resume its trial of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients.
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus,...
US severs ties with WHO
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is terminating the country's relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The president has accused the WHO...
We’ll Use Every Tool to Fight COVID-19 – WHO
The Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, has revealed that the agency will use every tool at its disposal to fight the...
COVID-19 Palava: You’ve Got 30 Days, Trump Tells WHO
As the pressure on him continues to mount, US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the head of the World Health Organisation...
COVID-19 Impact trend analysis in Nigeria
P+ Measurement Services, a media intelligence and Public relations audit agency has carried out trend analysis on the impact of COVID-19 in Nigeria for...
