COVID-19 infections, deaths in North America continue to rise – WHO
North America recorded more than four million new infections, accounting for most of the latest…
3 years ago
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WHO honours Black American whose cells transformed medical research
In 1951, while Lacks sought treatment, researchers took biopsies from her body without her knowledge…
4 years ago
WHO establishes new scientific group to study COVID origins
The proposed members of the WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens…
4 years ago
COVID-19 Delta variant still ‘most concerning’ – WHO experts
While cases have plateaued, some 4.5 million are reported each week, with deaths hovering around…
4 years ago
82% of people with hypertension live in low-income countries – WHO
The study revealed significant gaps in diagnosis and treatment, stating that about 580 million people…
4 years ago
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surge by 20% as U.S. donates additional 20m vaccine doses
By Cecilia Ologunagba The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa has marked its worst pandemic…
4 years ago
Risks of COVID-19 infection through breastfeeding negligible — WHO
The conclusion followed the testing of the breastmilk of many mothers around the world in…
5 years ago
COVID-19: Africa records over 400,000 cases, 10,000 deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are…
5 years ago
Africa COVID-19 cases hit 222,000, death toll over 6,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says the number…
5 years ago
Africa’s COVID-19 cases hit 95,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday reported that COVID-19 cases in Africa as at…
5 years ago