Tag: WHO
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WHO, partners deliver aid to 2 Gaza hospitals in high-risk missions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners have delivered fuel and other essential supplies to two hospitals in northern and southern Gaza this week.
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WHO raises alarm on spike in dengue infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally, which represents a potentially high public health threat.
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SSB, Alcohol: Coalition reviews WHO recommendations, urges FG to raise taxes in 2024
The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) Coalition, an NGO, on Friday echoed a global report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) released on Dec. 5 on efforts of countries to raise taxes on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) and alcohol.
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WHO raises alarm over effect of Climate Change on pregnant women, babies
The Universal Health Coverage, Life Course at the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm that climate change poses an existential threat to humanity. It said pregnant women, babies and children face some of the gravest consequences of all. Assistant Director, Bruce Aylward who noted this in a press statement ahead of the global…
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WHO reiterates warnings of dire water shortage in Gaza
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday repeated its warnings of the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, pointing to a particularly precarious water shortage.
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WHO to send 100 aid trucks to Gaza strip daily
The World Health Organisation (WHO) plans to send up to 100 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing daily after Egypt agreed to open the lifeline.
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Aid could arrive in Gaza starting on Friday- WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said it expects the Rafah border crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip to be opened for desperately needed aid deliveries on Friday.
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Delta Govt. committed to functional healthcare delivery – Oborevwori
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has pledged to make functional healthcare system readily accessible to the people of the state.
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WHO releases 5 themes for improved mental health for refugees, migrants
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report entitled: “Mental health of refugees, migrants, risk, protective factors and access to care”.
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Why Africa grapples with over 100 diseases – WHO
Africa is facing a growing health crisis exacerbated by factors such as natural disasters like cyclones, droughts, conflicts, floods, and civil unrest, the World Health Organisation has said. The continent which boasts rich biodiversity and ecosystems that foster close interaction between humans, livestock, and wildlife, is currently grappling with 125 disease outbreaks. A Senior Adviser…