All posts tagged "WHO"
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL November 28, 2024Nigeria Requires $19 Million to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases, Says FG
Nigeria needs approximately $19 million to effectively address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) across the country, according to Fatai Oyediran, the National Coordinator for NTDs at the...
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL November 27, 2024WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile Passes Away at 55
Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the recently elected Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa, has tragically passed away at the age of 55. His death...
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL November 14, 2024Africa’s Diabetes Cases Could Skyrocket to 54 Million by 2045, Warns WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning that Africa is facing a rapid rise in diabetes cases, with projections indicating that the number...
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL November 7, 2024Nigeria and Eight Other Countries Receive 899,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Tackle Outbreak
In a significant move to combat the Mpox outbreak in Africa, an initial 899,000 vaccine doses have been allocated to nine countries, including Nigeria. The vaccine...
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL October 12, 2024Surge in Lassa Fever Cases Alarms NCDC in Ondo and Edo States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases, particularly in Ondo and Edo states, with nine...
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HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL September 18, 2024Gavi Secures 500,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccine for Africa
The Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and Bavarian Nordic have announced an agreement to purchase 500,000 doses of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine, to be delivered to African countries...
