Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus
5 Oct
The World Health Organization (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. The WHO said.that the decision was made based on new data on the product that fulfilled the criteria set out in the WHO’s 2022 recommendations…
13 Sep
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the addition of the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list, marking the first vaccine against mpox to receive this designation. READ ALSO:WHO to aid Borno after flood cut off 14 health facilities, laboratories In a statement released on Friday, the organization explained that…
13 Apr
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by World Health Organisation(WHO), to protect people against meningitis.
4 Apr
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a new network for coronaviruses (CoViNet) to facilitate and coordinate global expertise and capacities for early and accurate detection, monitoring and assessment of SARS-CoV-2
27 Dec 2023
The World Health Organisation on Tuesday said insecurity, poverty and lack of access to clean water and hygiene fanned the spread of infectious diseases in many countries in 2023.
13 Dec 2023
To mark the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO), yesterday, called on governments to invest in resilient health systems to achieve the well-being of all people globally by 2030.
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Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Kabiru Bala, has stated that the institution’s electricity bill for just one session surpasses its total overhead cost for 2024.
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The Rivers State government has begun implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage it approved recently for workers in the state. The Guardian gathered that some public school teachers and other workers in the state were excited
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The Federal Government plans to advance health care delivery through a comprehensive development of the health systems and improved quality of life for all Nigerians.
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has pledged to prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of People with Disabilities (PWDs) by providing an enabling environment for them to thrive.
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The Nigerian Government has announced its plan to rebase the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2025. The move is expected to change the methodology currently used in computing the figures to reflect the informal sector
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When the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, which was constructed by the President Olusegun Obasanjo-led administration at the cost of $360 million, was opened for the 2003 Africa Games, followers of Nigerian sports heaved a sigh of relief that
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By not paying the counterpart fund to access allocations set aside by the Federal Government for basic education, many state governments are doing a disservice not only to Nigerian children who are the targeted beneficiaries but also to national development efforts.
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Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, yesterday, remanded the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, alongside two co-defendants, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu
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Lagos State Government has said transport-related accidents remain one of the leading causes of death among children and young people worldwide. The Special Adviser on Transportation to Lagos State Governor, Mr Sola Giwa
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The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has reaffirmed Federal Government’s commitment to promote the teaching and learning of science and technology education in the country.