Tag: #WHO
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WHO TO GOVERNMENTS: MAKE SUGARY DRINKS AND ALCOHOL COST MORE — AND SAVE LIVES
That cold soda or sweet iced coffee may feel harmless, but the World Health Organisation says it’s quietly costing the world millions of lives — and it’s time governments stepped in. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to significantly raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that these products are too cheap…
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WHO PRAISES NIGERIA’S RENEWED FOCUS ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
The World Health Organization (WHO) has applauded Nigeria’s reinforced dedication to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), sustainable health financing, and workforce development as game-changers for strengthening the nation’s health system. Dr. Pavel Usu, WHO’s Representative in Nigeria, made the remarks during the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) opening in Calabar, highlighting the timely theme: “My…
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WHO SOUNDS ALARM ON SURGING DIABETES IN AFRICA, URGES URGENT AND SUSTAINED ACTION
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African countries to urgently tackle the alarming rise of diabetes threatening millions across the continent. Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlighted in a World Diabetes Day 2025 message the unprecedented surge driven by lifestyle changes, rising obesity, and limited healthcare access. Currently, over 24…
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ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE RISES ALARM, WHO SOUNDS GLOBAL HEALTH WARNING
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong warning about antibiotic resistance becoming a major global health threat, revealing that one in six bacterial infections worldwide no longer respond to available treatments. The alarming details came during the launch of the 2025 Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) Report, which collects data from over…
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WHO AND GERMANY SOUND ALARM ON NCDS, URGE GLOBAL ACTION AGAINST THE SILENT PANDEMIC
At the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus and Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken called for urgent global efforts to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), the silent pandemic claiming 43 million lives annually. Dr. Tedros highlighted how diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory conditions cut down 18 million people…
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WHO URGES AFRICAN MEDIA TO BREAK THE SILENCE ON MATERNAL AND CHILD DEATHS
The World Health Organisation is calling on African media professionals to use their platforms to spotlight the “silent scourge” of preventable maternal, child, and adolescent deaths. Dr. Adelheid Onyango of WHO says too many communities have grown numb to these losses, but even one death is too many. She stresses that shrinking health budgets and…
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WHO SAYS HEALTH PROMOTION IS KEY TO IMPROVING NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM
Dr. Kingsley Igwebuike from WHO says health promotion is more than just raising awareness; it’s about empowering people and creating environments that make healthy living easier. This includes tackling social, economic, and political factors that affect health outcomes. He explains that while health education changes individual behavior, health promotion combines education with policies that support…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES MASSIVE VACCINATION DRIVE TO PROTECT 106 MILLION CHILDREN
A historic campaign unites vaccines and child health services to combat measles, rubella, and polio nationwide. Nigeria, supported by WHO and partners, began one of its largest integrated vaccination campaigns targeting 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis. The two-phase campaign started in 20 high-risk northern states plus Oyo, with expansion to southern states…
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WHO REJECTS CLAIMS LINKING PARACETAMOL OR VACCINES TO AUTISM
WHO warns misinformation on vaccines threatens global health gains. The WHO responded to President Trump’s autism remarks, saying evidence linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism is inconsistent and vaccines do not cause autism. WHO highlights vaccines’ proven record in saving over 150 million lives, urging caution against misinformation that risks reversing decades of progress and…
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ECOWAS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE UNITES 800+ EXPERTS TO FIGHT LASSA FEVER
West Africa strengthens regional collaboration and vaccine research to tackle deadly disease. Over 800 health experts from 32 countries gathered in Abidjan for the 2nd ECOWAS International Conference on Lassa Fever, emphasizing regional cooperation, enhanced research, and preparedness. WAHO’s Dr. Melchior Aïssi and CEPI’s Dr. Katrin Ramsauer highlighted the critical role of shared intelligence and…
