NCDC boss, Ihekweazu appointed Assistant DG of WHO
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has been…
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COVID-19 vaccine: WHO chief urges wealthy nations to suspend booster roll-out
“Vaccine injustice is a shame on all humanity,” he added, “and if we don’t tackle…
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West Africa’s first-ever case of Marburg virus disease confirmed in Guinea
In Africa, previous outbreaks and sporadic cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic…
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COVID-19 in Africa peaks with 6,400 deaths recorded, says WHO
South Africa and Tunisia accounted for more than 55 per cent of the fatalities.
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COVID-19 deaths increase by 80% in Africa, driven by Delta variant — WHO
The Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said on Friday at his regular COVID-19 briefing that the Delta…
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COVID-19 infections rise, Delta variant in 132 countries – WHO
By Cecilia Ologunagba World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections rose by…
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WHO tasks African countries to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination
Just 20 million Africans, or 1.5 per cent of the continent’s population, had been fully…
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COVID-19 Delta variant spreading, present in 104 countries, WHO warns
“We are experiencing a worsening public health emergency that further threatens lives, livelihoods and a…
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WHO study highlights high global prevalence of syphilis among gay
The study presents the first global syphilis prevalence estimate among men who have sex with…
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Myocarditis side effect: WHO insists benefits of COVID-19 vaccines outweigh risks
The global body receives reports of heart inflammation cases due to myocarditis and pericarditis associated…
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