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Nigeria’s Obijiofor Aginam Appointed to Global Committee of Experts

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Nigeria’s distinguished professor of law, Obijiofor Aginam, has been appointed to…

NCDC boss, Ihekweazu appointed Assistant DG of WHO

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC,  has been…

WHO launches first World report on vision

At least 2.2 billion people have vision impairment or blindness, of which over 1 billion…

Somalia celebrates 3yrs polio-free

Somalia and the UN on Monday in Mogadishu celebrated the declaration by the World Health…

Tobacco companies now to be held liable for health hazards

By Daniels Ekugo In early November, up to 179 countries will convene for the seventh…

New case of Ebola in Liberia, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday a new case of Ebola in Liberia.…

WHO declares Guinea Ebola – free

The World Health Organization today declared Guinea free of Ebola on Tuesday after more than…