Tag: WHO
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Mpox remains global health threat – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Monkeypox (Mpox) has remained a global health threat as 26 countries reported cases to WHO in July.
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WHO intervenes as 25 cases of Cholera outbreak reported at Kirikiri prison
Following the outbreak of Cholera at the kirikiri prison, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has donated pharmaceutical support to the Lagos State Government.
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WHO raises Worldwide alert on fake diabetes drugs in circulation ( Here’s What To Look Out For)
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday issued a public warning over the circulation of fake diabetes medications that have been on the market since 2022, impacting every part of the globe. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the health organization, in a statement, specifically mentioned countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Brazil…
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WHO announces global resurgence of cholera
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start of this year.
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WHO sends out strong warning on refrigerated food: It can kill you
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the public to dispose of food exposed to temperatures over 5 °C (41 °F) for no longer than two hours, as it will become unsafe for consumption.
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WHO warns of ‘bloodbath’ as Rafah offensive looms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of dire consequences if Israel goes ahead with an impending military operation in Rafah.
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WHO donates 2 mini laboratories to Plateau government
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has donated two mini COVID – 19 laboratories to the Plateau Government.
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Cancer rates to increase to 77 % by 2050, says UN
Global cancer cases are expected to rise around 77 per cent by the middle of the century, UN health authorities said on Thursday. According to latest figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialised branch of the UN World Healt
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WHO unveils sanitation safety planning initiatives in 5 states
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has initiated Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) interventions in five states to combat the transmission of faecal-oral diseases and enhance sanitation across the country. Dr Edwin Isotu-Edeh, National Consultant for Public Health and Environment at WHO Nigeria, announced the
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How COVID-19 vaccines saved 1.4 million lives in Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said COVID-19 vaccines saved at least 1.4 million lives in Europe.