One in five African children not vaccinated, WHO warns
As Nigeria joins other African nations to commemorate African Vaccination Week 2025,…
Africa lagging in oral health, only 17% have access to care – WHO
The Acting Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization, Dr.…
WHO chief responds to Trump’s withdrawal order, urges US to reconsider
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has pushed…
WHO flags 30 pathogens as potential pandemic threats in Africa
The World Health Organization has identified over 30 pathogens that pose a…
2.7m under-vaccinated children at risk of preventable diseases
Global childhood immunization coverage stagnated in 2023, resulting in 2.7 million more…
WHO announces global surge in cholera cases
The World Health Organization has reported a surge in cholera cases across…
Measles cases rose by 79% globally in 2023 – WHO
The World Health Organization on Tuesday raised concerns over the rapid spread…
New cancer cases to rise 77% by 2050 – WHO
The World Health Organization's cancer agency on Thursday warned that the number…
First mass malaria vaccination campaign begins in Cameroon
Cameroon has launched the world's first routine vaccine program against malaria. According…
Dengue infections kill 5,000 in 2023 – WHO
The World Health Organisation says more than five million dengue infections and…
Alcohol, sugary beverages kill 10.6 million yearly – WHO
The World Health Organization urged for higher taxes on alcohol and…
WHO, Borno collaborate to end spread of tuberculosis
The World Health Organisation, on Monday, expressed readiness to work with the…
WHO worker, family members killed in Gaza bombing
A World Health Organization staff member, Dima Alhaj, aged 29,…
