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4.5b people not covered by essential health services- WHO reveals


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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that at least 4.5 billion people, more than half of the world’s population, are not fully covered by essential health services. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, said this on…

WHO launches prototype digital health promoter


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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response, powered by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). READ ALSO:Nigeria, 16 others conducting effective HPV tests – WHO…

Nigeria, 16 others conducting effective HPV tests – WHO reveals


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The Technical Officer of Cancer Control at the WHO Africa Regional Office, Dr Sharon Kapambwe, has revealed that Nigeria, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, and Malawi have been listed as African…

Ogun state inaugurates Health Data Governance Council


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Ogun State Government on Tuesday inaugurated a Health Data Governance Council (HDGC) to strengthen health information and quality data for healthcare development. READ ALSO:FG Inaugurates National Ginger Blight Epidemic Control Taskforce…

Sleep deprivation negatively affects over 700 genes in human body – Physician


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A Consultant Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr Moyosore Makinde, has revealed that over 700 genes in the human body can be affected when an individual fails to get adequate sleep. She made this known in an interview with newsmen…

Over one billion suffering from obesity worldwide – WHO report


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A recent World Health Organisation report has revealed that the number of people with obesity worldwide has more than doubled since 1990 and that the noncommunicable disease impacts over one billion people globally. The report published by…

Cancer survivor advocates regular screening, improved care


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A cancer survivor, Ms Olufunmilayo Akinade, says regular screening for early detection and access to various treatment options are critical to enhance cancer survival. Akinade, a stage four breast cancer survivor, disclosed this in an…

Pulmonologists reveal dirty ACs predispose people to asthma, allergies


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Pulmonologists have raised concerns over the state of air conditioners used in offices, homes and vehicles, noting that they can predispose individuals to serious respiratory problems like asthma, allergies, and chronic obstructive…

COVID-19: Vaccine saves 1.4m lives in Europe – WHO


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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said COVID-19 vaccines saved at least 1.4 million lives in Europe. READ ALSO:COVID-19: WHO records 10,000 deaths in December Delivering his first message of the new year, Regional…

WHO declares Cabo Verde malaria free


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The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared Cabo Verde free of malaria, hailing it as the latest success in the global fight against the disease. READ ALSO:WHO officially announces Noma as Neglected Tropical Disease The…