Tag: WHO
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AU Commission decries U.S. withdrawal from WHO
Moussa Faki, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has expressed dismay over announcement by the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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WHO regrets U.S. decision to withdraw from organization
Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, said the organisation regretted the decision of the United States to withdraw from it. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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WHO DG reveals “true death toll” from COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that more seven million deaths from COVID-19 have been recorded in the past five years.
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WHO approves single-dose HPV vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Cecolin®, a Hinan Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This is contained in a statement issued by WHO on Friday.
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Ceding our sovereignty to the UN and WHO – By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Formally founded on April 7, 1948, under the United Nations to promote international healthcare and improve access to essential medicines and health products worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has enjoyed decades of success and global recognition. As an arm of the United Nations, the WHO is tasked with educating, advising, and establishing health and…
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CARTOON OF THE DAY: Giant of Africa as confirmed by WHO
CARTOON OF THE DAY: Giant of Africa as confirmed by WHO
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WHO expresses concern over significant decline in condom use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant decline in condom use among sexually active adolescents since 2014, leading to a surge in unprotected sex and associated risks.
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Nigeria first in Africa to receive mpox vaccines – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria is the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines, aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus.
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WHO unveils plan to contain Mpox outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) hon Monday unveiled a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan ( SPRP)to tackle human-to-human transmission of mpox. This is contained in a statement issued by the world health body. The plan which will run from September 2024 to February 2025, requiring 135 million U.S. dollars in funding.
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WHO considers emergency as mpox spreads to parts of Africa
Two years after a global outbreak, fears are growing over a new strain of mpox — formerly known as monkeypox