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THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on key players in the health sector to conduct a quarterly review of the state health system towards improving health outcomes in the country. The Officer in-Chief of WHO in Nigeria, Dr…

THE World Health Organisation (WHO), on Monday, donated computer laptops to Disease Surveillance Officers in the 17 local government areas of Yobe to enhance disease surveillance across the state. Dr Uzoma Ugochukwu, the WHO Health…

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says it welcomes the commitment by Facebook to ensure that users find facts about vaccines across social media platforms, where people seek information and advice. Director-General of WHO, Dr Tedros…

The death toll from Democratic Republic of Congo’s year-long Ebola outbreak has climbed above 2,000, government data showed on Friday, as responders battle to overcome community mistrust and widespread security problems.The death in…

THE Wife of Niger state governor, Dr Amina Bello, has been appointed by the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, to serve as a member of the Expert Group for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer…

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday called for further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impacts on human health. This followed the release of an analysis of current research related to…

SIR Emeka Offor Foundation has restated its commitment to support the Federal Government through the National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHCDA) to achieve the World Health Organisation’s Certification for a polio-free nation. News…

THE 47-Member States of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) African Region has nominated Dr Matshidiso Moeti to serve a second five-year term as Regional Director for Africa. A statement signed by the Communication Manager, Collins…

Ebola may soon be a "preventable and treatable" disease after a trial of two drugs showed significantly improved survival rates, scientists have said. Four drugs were trialed on patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is…

THE World Health Organisation (WHO), has called on the Plateau government to curtail the spread of hepatitis by screening and treating affected patients in the state for free.Mr Wadzingi Bassi, the Plateau coordinator for WHO, gave this…