World Health Day
9 Apr
The management of Asaba Specialist Hospital under the leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Dr Peace Ighosewe, on Monday, joined other health professionals to celebrate this year’s World Health Day. During the event, the health professionals organized a health walk and talk to create awareness of the importance of healthy living and also, a free…
7 Apr
The World Health Organisation has said the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat around the world, warning that diseases and disasters loom large and would cause deaths and disabilities.
7 Apr
The World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 of every year to raise awareness on various global health concerns. Orange Group, an innovative fast-moving consumer goods leader, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health and wellness with the launch of the pocket-friendly immune booster, Herbasip. This a statement is in line with the 2024 World Health Day theme, “My health, my right” which champions the universal right to health, emphasizing on the need for every person, regardless of location, to access and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
4 Apr
World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched SARAH (Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health), a new health promotion tool with enhanced empathetic response, powered by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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