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World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the consequences of the current funding pause for HIV agenda in low- and middle-income countries. The organisation stated that funding for HIV programmes provided access to…

The head of the World Health Organization has called for an end to attacks on healthcare workers and facilities in Sudan after a drone attack on a hospital in Sudan's North Darfur region killed more than 70 people and wounded dozens. "As…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to combating the harmful effects of skin bleaching. READ ALSO:Albinism Association seeks support for members…

The Anambra State Government has joined forces with the World Health Organization (WHO) to host a one-day retreat focusing on Integrated Primary Healthcare (PHC) Service Delivery. The event, held in Awka, brought together 21…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for 1.5 billion dollars for its 2025 Health Emergency Appeal (HEA) to support life-saving health interventions worldwide. READ ALSO:WHO Calls for United Action to Tackle Africa’s…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about a potential new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in north-western Tanzania, reporting that at least eight people have died so far. According to the WHO, nine…

The House of Representatives has called for the intensification of surveillance at all international borders and ports of entry through the provision of thermal machines, infrared thermometers for temperature screening, and deployment of…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing under-five mortality rates as Nigeria joins the global commemoration of World Pneumonia and Prematurity Day. READ ALSO:NPC commences…

The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, months after he was elected to the position. Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor, died on…

Stakeholders in the healthcare sector have revealed that continued education, advocacy and collective action will help combat the challenge of Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR). READ ALSO:WHO Urges media to Intensify Fight…