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WHO raises the alarm on looming diseases, disasters

TheNigerian Apr 7, 2024 0

The World Health Organisation has warned that diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. The organisation said this in its message on…
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WHO announces rollout of cholera tests as cases surge

TheNigerian Apr 5, 2024 0

The largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests got underway on Friday, the World Health Organisation and its partners said, boosting the…
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Remi Tinubu donates N1bn to fight tuberculosis

TheNigerian Mar 28, 2024 0

The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, on Thursday, donated N1 billion to support the fight to end the Tuberculosis epidemic in Nigeria by 2030. Tinubu made the…
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16% of children cyberbullied, says WHO

TheNigerian Mar 27, 2024 0

Some 16 per cent of children aged 11 to 15 were cyberbullied in 2022, up from 13 per cent four years ago, a WHO Europe report covering 44 countries said on…
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2.5 million Africans contracted TB in 2022

TheNigerian Mar 24, 2024 0

The Regional Director for Africa, World Health Organisation, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, said about 2.5 million individuals contracted Tuberculosis in 2022 in Africa,…
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UK halts recruitment of Nigerian health workers

Novlyn Nwankwor Apr 10, 2023 0

Barely one month after the World Health Organisation (WHO) listed 55 countries, including Nigeria facing the most pressing health workforce challenges related to Universal Health…
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