While COVID exposed the urgency of ensuring that Africa, through Gavi’s African Vaccine Initiative, can manufacture vaccines, the current mpox…
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One in four children under five in Shinkafi and Zurmi local government areas of Zamfara State, are malnourished, according to…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a concerning increase in cases and deaths.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) expressed concern on Tuesday about antibiotic production in many countries and issued recommendations for the safe production of antibiotics for the first time.
As Nigeria navigates through 2024, the nation faces a significant public health challenge with the resurgence of Monkeypox, now referred…
What is hepatitis? According to the WHO, hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety…
“Addressing the current Mpox vaccine shortage and delivering vaccines to communities who need them now is of paramount importance,” emphasized Leila Pakkala, Director of UNICEF’s Supply Division. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of a swift and equitable vaccine allocation across the continent.
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced that over 18,000 suspected cases of Mpox have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this year, resulting in 629 deaths.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant decline in condom use among sexually active adolescents since 2014, leading to a surge in unprotected sex and associated risks.
With the number of new mpox cases continuing to rise, and many more potentially undetected, African countries affected by the…