Tag: #HealthWorkers
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EBOLA RESPONSE GAINS GROUND IN DRC, BUT W.H.O. WARNS EPIDERMIC REMAINS DEADLY
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is gaining ground, but the epidemic remains serious, with more than 7,200 cases and over 3,500 deaths reported across seven provinces. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday September 16, said during a virtual news conference that transmission…
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W.H.O CHIEF URGES CEASEFIRE IN D.R.C TO CURTAIL EBOLA OUTBREAK
The World Health Organisation has called for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to help tackle the Ebola outbreak. WHO Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus made the call on Thursday May 28 in his message to the people of DRC posted on the agency’s website. The WHO chief urged people…
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HEALTH SECTOR SHOWDOWN: TUC, NLC GIVE FG 14 DAYS
Health workers are done waiting. The TUC and NLC have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health over the long-delayed implementation of the CONHESS salary adjustment, submitted way back in 2021. In a joint statement signed by Nuhu Toro (TUC) and Benson Upah (NLC), the unions said the delay has dragged on…
