IAS: Upsurge in anti-gay laws across Africa threatens HIV response
The International AIDS Society (IAS) is deeply concerned at the passing of a bill that criminalizes same-sex relationships in Ghana, the latest in an upsurge...
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WHO Updates Guidance for Ebola and Marburg Disease
Ten years on from the West African Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its infection prevention and control guidelines for Ebola and Marburg...
75th Anniversary: WHO Advocates A Healthy World And Safer Future
To mark the World Health Organization’s 75th anniversary, the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean hosted a networking and partner and staff appreciation event...
Carbo Verde Now Malaria-Free Nation, Says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde...
WHO’s Recognition Of Noma As Neglected Tropical Disease Boosts Control Efforts
BY OJO SAMSON AYOMIDE The landmark decision by World Health Organization (WHO) to recognize noma (cancrum oris) as one of the neglected tropical diseases will help...
Anthrax Outbreaks Hit Five African Nations, Over 1,100 Cases Recorded
Five countries in East and southern Africa are experiencing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported since the start...
Animashaun Takes Over As New CEO, Lagos Aids Control Agency
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Folakemi Basirat Animashaun as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...
Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Hold Year 2023 Cancer Awareness Campaign
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 8 Division Chapter has held a breast cancer awareness campaign. The awareness campaign which took place yesterday 28...
Cervical Cancer: Nigeria To Vaccinate 7.7m Girls
Nigeria Tuesday introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – the largest number in a...