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13 Aug
In Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified TB to be the second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, causing nearly 2.5 million people to become ill with 424000 fatalities as records showed in 2022. Across several African countries, and on the global front, the disease has claimed millions of lives…
10 Aug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call for manufacturers of mpox vaccines to submit an Expression of Interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The global health body disclosed this in a statement on its website on Friday. This call comes amid a growing and serious mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
10 Aug
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is a disaster-prone area owing to its topographical location and environmental degradation that has continued following decades of oil and gas exploration and exploitation. The region faces unique social and health challenges, including high rates of poverty, restiveness, infectious diseases, poor maternal and child health indicators, and limited access…
8 Aug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for an emergency meeting on mpox, following its spread outside the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mpox – formerly called monkeypox – is a viral disease endemic in Central and West Africa. It can be transmitted through physical contact with an infected person, animal or contaminated materials.…
8 Aug
The harsh socio-economic realities may be exposing many young Nigerians to depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders.
6 Aug
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called on researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research to prepare for the next pandemic. The global health bodies made the call in a statement on its website after a Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They…
5 Aug
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have called on researchers and governments to strengthen and accelerate global research to prepare for the next pandemic. The global health bodies made the call in a statement on its website after a Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2024 in Rio de Janeiro,…
3 Aug
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have urged the Borno State government to implement a six-month maternity leave to enable mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies. According to the UN agencies, maternity leave will strengthen the bond between babies and mothers, securing their lives and futures. During the launch…
2 Aug
Almost half of dementia cases globally could be prevented or delayed, according to the latest study published in The Lancet. Dementia is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities, according to WHO. READ ALSO:How Sub-Saharan Africa can address growing Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia crisis The illness…
2 Aug
In commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have urged the Federal Government to implement and monitor family-friendly workplace policies, such as paid maternity leave, breastfeeding breaks and access to affordable and good-quality childcare. The UN bodies also called on the government to develop…
30 Jul
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its pledge to support the Kano State Government to accelerate the provision of
30 Jul
Cross River State government's effort to fight against cholera and other disease outbreaks received a boost with the donation of medical commodities by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has promoted 4,291 senior officers during its 61st regular meeting held on December 18, 2024. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, also confirmed the appointment of one Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) and eight Assistant Comptroller Generals (ACGs). The newly…