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The World Health Organisation (WHO), has released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the silent killer, stating that half of the…

The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Monday commemorated World Patient Safety Day. Speaking during the commemoration at Hall 36, LUTH Idi-Araba in Lagos, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo said the day is one…

The World Health Organisation (WHO), has commended the Kano State Government for its political commitment demonstrated towards combating the diphtheria outbreak in some parts of the state. READ ALSO: Diphtheria: Virologist tasks FG on…

The Lifeline International, an NGO, says access to timely and available crisis support services, could prevent suicides and save lives. Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, the Continental Representative of the organisation, made this known in a statement…

The Coordinating Minister of MIN Prof. Muhammad  Pate, has said that Nigeria has the potential to become a hub for local vaccine production and distribution in Africa. Pate made this known in Abuja while addressing newsmen on the Renewed…

The Senior Adviser of the World Health Organisation Global Joint External Evaluation Secretariat, Dr Hendrick Ormel, said there were 125 disease outbreaks currently in the WHO African region. READ ALSO:WHO urges member states to scale up…

The Nigerian government in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO), has held a National Summit on Healthy Ageing in the country. The two days summit is to promote effective actions, foster multi-sectoral partnership and…

According to medical experts, Hepatitis B is far more dangerous and infectious than the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), as it causes liver damage, liver cancer and even death. According to the World Health Organisation, Hepatitis B…

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the number of COVID-19 reported cases, hospitalisations and deaths globally has continued to decline. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, said this during an online media conference…

The World Health Organisation (WHO), in collaboration with Yobe state government have engaged 30 Community Health Champions to sensitise 27,000 households against outbreak of diseases in the state. According to WHO Coordinator, Dr Nuhu…