Tag: World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO reports 515 Ebola cases, 91 deaths in DR Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has resulted in 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths...
WHO warns of rising pandemic threats
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world faces worsening pandemic threats, warning that investments in preparedness are failing to match increasing global outbreak...
WHO prequalifies new infant malaria treatment
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, prequalifying the first treatment tailored for newborns and small infants...
WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in 9 countries
Abuja, March 6, 2026 (NAN) The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has supported nine countries to begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV...
Roche, stakeholders urge Africa to treat health as economic investment
Nairobi, March 4, 2026 (NAN) Roche and African health leaders have urged governments to treat cancer care and health systems as core economic priorities,...
Kaduna inaugurates DRIVE initiative to boost immunisation coverage
Kaduna, Feb.19, 2026(NAN) The Kaduna State Government, on Thursday inaugurated the Direct Delivery of Routine Immunization Vaccines and other Primary Health Care (PHC) Commodities...
World Cancer Day: Minister, others call for investment in women-focused research
Abuja, Feb. 4, 2026 (NAN) Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs has called for increased investment in clinical research that prioritises the healthcare...
3,343 men receive free surgery for scrotal-swelling disease
Abuja, Jan. 29, 2026 (NAN)No fewer than 3,343 men have received free surgical treatment for hydrocele, a disease that causes scrotal swelling, helping to improve their health,...
