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Africa Ramps up Targeted COVID-19 Vaccination of the World’s Most Vulnerable People

High-risk populations in Africa are being vaccinated against COVID-19, with promising outcomes. Over half of health workers and those over the age of 60...

Toyin Adebayo - June 17, 2022

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World Blood Donor Day: One Unit of Blood Can Save Lives of Three Patients -WHO

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, has said that donating only one unit of blood could save the...

Toyin Adebayo - June 13, 2022

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NCDC Confirms One Dead 21 Cases Of Minkeypox Virus in Nigeria

... Activates National Multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed that 21 confirmed...

Toyin Adebayo - May 30, 2022

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WHO Walk To Reduce Burden of NCDs In Nigeria

… Create Awareness for People to Engage in Physical Activities … As NCDs Kill 41 Million People Each Year Dr. Walter Kazadi, the World Health Organization's...

Toyin Adebayo - May 21, 2022

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In spite Of COVID-19 Outbreak, WHO Results Report highlights Worldwide Health Achievements.

Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, WHO's 2020-2021 Results Report highlights the organization's important accomplishments across the globe. The report, which was released ahead of the World...

Toyin Adebayo - May 18, 2022

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Diagnostic Testing Essential For Universal Health Coverage – FG

… Flags Off Nigerian Essential Diagnostic List (NEDL) Dr. Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, said diagnostic testing has become increasingly important in healthcare in...

Toyin Adebayo - May 10, 2022

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International Day of the Midwife: Adequate Investment In Midwifery Could Save 4.3 Million Annually By 2035- WHO

WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moetihas hinted that with adequate investment in midwifery, the 4.3 million lives could be saved annually by...

Toyin Adebayo - May 6, 2022

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World Hand Hygiene Day: Effective Infection Prevention, Control, Hand Hygiene, Could Cut Infections By Half- WHO

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, said data shows that effective infection prevention and control strategies, including as hand cleanliness, can cut...

Toyin Adebayo - May 5, 2022

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