World TB Day: WHO says funding cuts threaten global TB progress
WHO said global efforts to combat TB have saved an estimated 79 million lives since 2000
Tag: WHO African Region
As Nigeria inaugurates significant oil refinery, African parliamentarians discuss climate change concerns
According to the WHO African Region, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 ...
Burkina Faso resumes polio immunisation despite COVID-19
WHO said the immunisation was carried out while observing COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures.
Africa’s wild polio-free status to be determined in August
The commission had on Thursday validated the four countries’ documentation that indicate their wild polio-free status.
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COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to 34,000 – WHO
Nigeria now has 1,532 confirmed cases with 44 deaths and 225 recoveries.
Africa’s COVID-19 cases rise to 28,000 – WHO
South Africa had 4, 220 cases and 79 deaths followed by Algeria with 3, 127 cases and 415 deaths, while ...
African health ministers agree on new response strategy for disease outbreaks
The ministers have been meeting in Brazzaville on how to improve the state of health in the continent.
Invest more in healthcare, Congolese president urges colleagues
Mr Sassou-Nguesso speaks at the WHO regional meeting holding in Brazzaville which opened on Monday.
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WHO regional director nominated for second term
Ms Moeti’s candidacy was also endorsed by the African Union Executive Council earlier this year.
