Tag:World Health Organisation (WHO)

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WHO fears ‘silent’ virus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing

Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation (WHO) is worried the continent could face a...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2020

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World Health Assembly applauds nurses in fight against COVID-19

The World Health Assembly, convened by World Health Organisation (WHO) has applauded nurses and midwives in their fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, describing them...

Michael Simire - May 19, 2020

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COVID-19-related service disruptions could cause extra deaths from HIV – WHO, UNAIDS

A modelling group convened by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has estimated that if efforts...

Michael Simire - May 11, 2020

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COVID-19: For the tobacco industry, it’s all about profit

In times of crisis some corporations profit while others break. For the tobacco industry the COVID-19 pandemic which has shut down many nations and...

Michael Simire - May 11, 2020

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Six dangerous Covid-19 myths

Covid-19 has taken the world by storm, with the number of myths surrounding it spreading as fast as the number of cases itself. These...

Michael Simire - May 8, 2020

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About 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa if not controlled, WHO warns

Eighty-three thousand to 190,000 people in Africa could die of COVID-19 and 29 million to 44 million could get infected in the first year...

Michael Simire - May 7, 2020

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WHO supports ‘scientifically proven traditional medicine’, virologist makes case for alternative cure

The World Health Organisation (WHO) welcomes innovations around the world, including repurposing drugs, traditional medicines and developing new therapies in the search for potential...

Michael Simire - May 5, 2020

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40 countries pledge €7.4bn for Covid-19 vaccine research

Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, says leaders from 40 countries have pledged to support research and development for vaccine,...

Michael Simire - May 4, 2020

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