Tag:WHO

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“Yes! We Can End TB” — FCTA Targets Killer Disease in Mabushi

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has declared war on tuberculosis (TB), promising to bring the fight directly to high-burden communities. At the World TB...

Toyin Adebayo - March 28, 2026

Health

TB Kills Every 83 Seconds in Africa, Yet WHO Insists End Is in Sight

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised fresh concern over the deadly impact of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, revealing that the disease claims a...

Toyin Adebayo - March 20, 2026

Health

UHC: Health Costs Pushing Millions Into Poverty, WHO Warns

…423 million Africans face financial hardship due to medical bills — Janabi The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the growing burden of...

Toyin Adebayo - December 12, 2025

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Japan, WHO Deliver Critical Aid as Nigeria’s Cholera Cases Surpass 22,000

ABUJA – The Federal Government has received a final shipment of cholera response kits from Japan, channeled through the World Health Organization (WHO), as...

Toyin Adebayo - November 24, 2025

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Africa Can Eliminate Cervical Cancer in One Generation, Says WHO

ABUJA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that cervical cancer can be eliminated across Africa within a single generation, provided countries urgently...

Toyin Adebayo - November 18, 2025

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‘Progress Is Real, But The Job Is Not Done’: WHO Warns As Africa Records 54% Drop in Polio Virus Detections

“We stand together to celebrate Africa’s progress towards a continent free of polio and renew our collective commitment to protecting every child,” the World...

Toyin Adebayo - October 23, 2025

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WHO Names Dr. Pavel Ursu as New Nigeria RepresentativePledges Stronger Backing for Health Reforms, Local Manufacturing

The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr. Pavel Ursu as its new Country Representative to Nigeria, marking the start of a new phase...

Toyin Adebayo - October 15, 2025

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WHO Urges Africa to Integrate Mental Health Care into Emergency Systems

***Says ‘Mental Health Is a Lifeline, Not a Luxury’ in Times of Crisis The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the urgent integration of...

Toyin Adebayo - October 10, 2025

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