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Matshidiso Moeti

WHO urges Nigeria, others to ensure uninterrupted routine immunisation
26 Apr  Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigerian and other African countries to ensure uninterrupted provision of routine immunisation services, even during a period of crisis, as part of essential health service delivery.  The global health body suggests that, to protect communities from vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during this time, African countries must maintain routine immunisation services,…
34 African countries confirm 600 cases in three months
21 Mar  Nigeria
Thirty-four African countries yesterday confirmed 600 cases of COVID-19 with 453 cases recorded this week, including that of Nigeria that shot up to 12.
WHO to assist FG integrate traditional medicine into national healthcare
31 Aug 2019  Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has restated its commitment to support the Federal Government to further integrate the practice of traditional medicine into the National Health System.
How Tanzania beat Nigeria, other African countries to reach milestone in regulation of medicines, by WHO
28 Dec 2018  Health
Tanzania is the first confirmed country in Africa to achieve a well-functioning, regulatory system for medical products according to the World Health Organization
World AIDS Day: WHO charge African countries to improve funding on HIV testing, treatment
2 Dec 2018  Health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has charged African Governments to improve funding support for HIV testing, care and treatment.WHO said that the improved funding support would ensure all citizens get access to the services they need to live productive lives.
How fight against malaria can make impact, by WHO
21 Nov 2018  Nigeria
World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has said that the effect of the fight against malaria will become visible when countries take it seriously.
More Africans smoke, die of tobacco-induced sicknesses, says WHO
1 Jun 2018  Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that unlike in developed countries where the number of people smoking and dying of tobacco products is on the decline, the figure is on the rise in developing countries and continents like Nigeria and Africa.
Africa on verge of eradicating polio – WHO
24 Oct 2017  Nigeria
Africa is on the verge of eradicating polio if the current momentum is sustained through improved surveillance, vaccination and public awareness, a WHO official said on Tuesday.
World's first malaria vaccine will be available next year
1 May 2017  Health
A malaria vaccine may be available as soon as 2018.
WHO director for Africa begins 3-day visit to Nigeria on Monday
10 Jul 2016  Health
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, is expected to begin a three-day official visit to Nigeria on Monday, a statement has said.