Governments deprioritizing health spending could lead to financial hardship – WHO report warns
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that governments deprioritizing health spending could leave people at risk ...
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WHO grants first-ever approval for a tuberculosis diagnostic test
The World Health Organization has announced that it granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis, called Xpert MTB/RIF ...
Infection control could save $112 billion in healthcare costs annually – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have emphasized the massive economic benefits ...
Measles cases surge by 20% globally, over 10 million people infected in 2023
Measles cases globally have increased by 20% from 2022, with over 10 million people infected, revealing inadequate immunization coverage is ...
Nigeria’s disease burden could reach 21% due to climate change – Report
Nigeria’s disease burden could reach 21% due to climate change and its escalating impact, a new report warns, emphasizing the ...
WHO lists 17 endemic pathogens that urgently require new vaccines globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released a new study listing 17 endemic pathogens that urgently require vaccines.
Africa is closer than ever to eradicating Polio – WHO
As the world marks World Polio Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that Africa is closer than ever ...
Cholera deaths surge globally, Nigeria among hardest hit despite fewer cases
Nigeria, one of the hardest-hit countries, has recorded over 10,000 cholera cases in the first nine months of the year, ...
Nigeria to receive first shipment of long-awaited malaria vaccines today
Nigeria is set to receive its first consignment of malaria vaccines today Thursday, a key development in the country's ongoing ...
Cholera outbreak hits Adamawa with 12 deaths, 308 hospitalised
The Adamawa State government has confirmed a cholera outbreak that has resulted in 12 deaths and the hospitalization of over ...
