Tag: WHO

World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April to commemorate WHO’s founding in 1948, and the theme for this ...

The WHO DG confirmed over 20 attacks on healthcare in Iran since March, resulting in deaths and forcing some facilities ...

According to the DG, more than 120 health workers have also been wounded since the escalation of violence on 2 ...

According to DHDC, the outreach was designed to provide comprehensive TB awareness, immediate screening, and on-the-spot testing for persons who ...

Mr Aborisade noted that while significant gains have been made in HIV treatment, sustaining them will depend on increased collaboration ...

The victims included 13 children, two female nurses, one male doctor, and several patients receiving care at the facility.

Beyond the immediate casualties, the WHO chief warned that attacks on critical infrastructure are increasing public health risks across the ...

The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at a press briefing organised by AIDS Healthcare Foundation Nigeria (AHF) and ...

The WHO confirmed that 12 doctors, nurses and paramedics were killed in a strike late Friday on the Bourj Qalaouiyeh ...

The 2026 World Sleep Day, themed “Sleep Well, Live Better,” is dedicated to raising awareness about sleep’s critical role in ...

The disruption comes as the conflict enters its second week, with health systems across the Middle East under severe pressure.

As part of the disruptions, operations at WHO’s Logistics Hub for Global Health Emergencies in Dubai have been temporarily put ...

Mr Ghebreyesus said a new medicine approved in 2025 for HIV prevention, Lenacapavir, represents the most significant development in combating ...

The WHO’s condemnation comes as the US/Israel-Iran war enters its fifth day, with the scale of casualties and destruction continuing ...

NACA said readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states, including Lagos, Kano, Akwa Ibom and Anambra.

The latest comments come as the ongoing US/Israel and Iran war intensifies, raising fresh concerns about the impact of the ...

With $1.1 billion already secured and committed, the organisation is seeking further investments from governments, philanthropies and development partners.

Drawing from his engagement with young people through the SereniMind initiative, Mr Oyenuga said stigma and fear of judgement continue ...

Mrs Ani-Osheku explained that the campaign targets children between the ages of nine months and 14 years, who still have ...

A new global analysis shows that up to 40 per cent of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing ...

In Nanyah's case, while antivenom was reportedly administered following the snake bite, conflicting accounts persist.

According to the Kebbi State Nutrition Office, 608 severely malnourished children died between January and September 2025 across 21 treatment ...

The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims ...

According to Nestle, the recalled products may contain cereulide, a toxin known to trigger nausea and vomiting.

The official said the outcomes represent a major boost to Nigeria’s public health response and align with the World Health ...