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Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak in Kagera RegionTanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak in Kagera Region

Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak in Kagera Region

Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region following a positive case identified through…

3 months ago
Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from WHOTrump signs executive order to withdraw US from WHO

Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from WHO

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO),…

3 months ago
WHO approves G6PD diagnostic test, advancing malaria relapse preventionWHO approves G6PD diagnostic test, advancing malaria relapse prevention

WHO approves G6PD diagnostic test, advancing malaria relapse prevention

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a key tool…

4 months ago
Prioritise health over bleaching creams – Soludo’s wife tells womenPrioritise health over bleaching creams – Soludo’s wife tells women

Prioritise health over bleaching creams – Soludo’s wife tells women

Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, urged women in the state to prioritise spending on “regular health checks…

8 months ago
R21/Matrix-M: Second malaria vaccine approved by WHO – What you need to knowR21/Matrix-M: Second malaria vaccine approved by WHO – What you need to know

R21/Matrix-M: Second malaria vaccine approved by WHO – What you need to know

The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed a second malaria vaccine, R21, designed to safeguard children against this deadly disease…

2 years ago
WHO declares Monkeypox global health emergencyWHO declares Monkeypox global health emergency

WHO declares Monkeypox global health emergency

The World Health Organisation, on Saturday, officially declared the Monkeypox disease as a global health emergency. The global health body…

3 years ago
Benue to access $3m counterpart fund for immunization – OrtomBenue to access $3m counterpart fund for immunization – Ortom

Benue to access $3m counterpart fund for immunization – Ortom

Benue state government is to access a $3million counterpart fund for immunization programmes in the state. Governor Samuel Ortom who…

3 years ago
Nigeria, South Africa, other African countries to begin COVID-19 vaccine productionNigeria, South Africa, other African countries to begin COVID-19 vaccine production

Nigeria, South Africa, other African countries to begin COVID-19 vaccine production

World Health Organisation has selected Nigeria and five other African countries to begin their own mRNA vaccine production. A statement…

3 years ago
WHO finally declares support for Madagascar’s alleged COVID-19 cure amidst bribery claimsWHO finally declares support for Madagascar’s alleged COVID-19 cure amidst bribery claims

WHO finally declares support for Madagascar’s alleged COVID-19 cure amidst bribery claims

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed it is considering Madagascar’s COVID Organics for a clinical observation process. This was…

5 years ago