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The world I envison, by Ghebreyesus, new head of WHO

“I envision a world in which everyone can live healthy, productive lives, regardless of who they are or where they live. “I believe the global...

Yemen cholera outbreak worst in the world – WHO, UNICEF

The deadly cholera outbreak in Yemen is the direct consequence of two years of heavy conflict, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United...

Nigeria takes lead, develops National Policy for Controlled Medicines

Nigeria is stepping out as the first country in Africa to roll-out a novel National Policy for Controlled Medicines (NPCM). Experts from diverse fields comprising...

WHO launches primary health care advisory group

Experts convened in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from Tuesday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 21, 2017 for the inaugural meeting of the Primary Health Care Advisory...

How world can prevent 1.4m yearly environment-related deaths in Europe, Central Asia

As some 1.4 million people in Europe and Central Asia die prematurely each year from polluted environments, United Nations agency heads at high-level meeting...

World Blood Donor Day: Nations urged to strengthen advocacy for blood donations

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, on the occasion of the World Blood Donor Day, says that this year’s theme...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Abuse of older people on the rise, says study

Around one in six older people experience some form of abuse, a figure higher than previously estimated and predicted to rise as populations age...

Austria ratifies Minamata Convention

The Government of Austria on Monday, 12 June 2017, deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 57th future Party to the Minamata Convention. This...

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Ghana hosts 2nd Global Congress on new, emerging genetic biocontrol technologies

From Monday, March 17 to Thursday, March 20, 2025, Ghana is hosting a gathering of science, health and communication...
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Lagos LCDAs vow to sustain WASH projects

Ojodu and Ikorodu North Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos have pledged to maintaining the Water, Sanitation and...

Tinubu seeks support to accelerate Niger Delta development

President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders and stakeholders from the South-South and Niger Delta regions to support his...

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Ghana hosts 2nd Global Congress on new, emerging genetic biocontrol technologies

From Monday, March 17 to Thursday, March 20, 2025,...

Lagos LCDAs vow to sustain WASH projects

Ojodu and Ikorodu North Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs)...