In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine called Men5CV, recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), which protects people against strains of the meningococcus bacteria.

While the right to health of many continues to dwindle, most people around the world, especially in low-income countries have little to no access to basic health care and as such, are denied their right to basic health benefits.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has signed a partnership agreement with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) for the establishment of globally standardised Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria’s 774 local councils under the “Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP).

In a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), researchers have discovered that more than one billion people globally are now grappling with obesity. This alarming condition is linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The study, released ahead of World Obesity Day on…

.First Lady urges empathy for patients Over 500,000 Africans died of cancer in 2022, with about 882,000 new cases reported in the region, World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed. The body warned that if urgent measures are not taken, mortality on the continent might hit one million yearly by 2030. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso…

Nigerians were shocked when the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently officially declared a fresh outbreak of corona virus disease in Benue State, revealing a total of 25 newly confirmed cases

MEDICAL experts and stakeholders have blamed the government over low production of vaccines in Nigeria, which will result in difficulty in eradicating the spread of contagious diseases in the country. This report, spearheaded by the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), in collaboration with The People's Vaccine (PVA) and Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), focused…

There is no mention of Nigeria (which has the highest burden of malaria in the world) as shipment of the world’s first World Health Organisation (WHO)-recommended malaria vaccine (RTS,S) began with 331,200 doses landing Tuesday night in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The delivery, according to a joint press statement by Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, WHO and United Nations…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City as a “death zone”. A joint UN team led by the WHO assessed the hospital for one hour following its occupation by the Israeli military and as some patients and those seeking shelter there began to evacuate. The team said they saw evidence…

.As Oyo begins sensitisation on Lassa fever, Diphtheria, others The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the pivotal role of collaborative strategies in fostering an inclusive and resilient healthcare system in Nigeria. WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, stated this, yesterday, during the 64th National Council on Health (NCH) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.…

A joint publication by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released yesterday, has highlighted an alarming rise in measles cases, disruptive outbreaks and deaths in 2022. Measles cases globally in 2022 are reported to have increased by 18 per cent to over nine million, as…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health. The publication emphasizes the importance of establishing AI systems’ safety and effectiveness, rapidly making appropriate systems available to those who need them, and fostering dialogue among stakeholders, including developers, regulators, manufacturers, health workers, and patients.…