World Malaria Report 2015, shows countries improvement in the fight against malaria struggles over the years especially Africa countries. The continuous usage of bed nets and spraying of insecticides in African homes have saved millions of lives and millions of dollars in healthcare cost over the years. Read the World Malaria Report 2015, released by WHO The "World … [Read more...] about World Malaria Report 2015 Shows Great Progress In Africa Countries
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NAFDAC To Partner WHO And SON To Regulate Local Gin Production
Following the death of over 20 people after taking local gin also known as Ogogoro in Ode Irele in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, The National Agency for Food Drug and Administration and Control, NAFDAC, the World Health Organisation, WHO, and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, will henceforth regulate the production of local gins in the area. The deaths, … [Read more...] about NAFDAC To Partner WHO And SON To Regulate Local Gin Production
WHO to fund research in Ebonyi State University
The World Health Organisation, WHO, is funding a research on International Initiative on Health Policy Implementation Platform in Ebonyi State University. The initiative is a global effort by the world body to institutionalize health policy and health systems training worldwide. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Francis Idike made this known in Abakaliki. He … [Read more...] about WHO to fund research in Ebonyi State University
WHO has approved the first rapid test for Ebola
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first rapid test for Ebola in a potential breakthrough for ending an epidemic that has killed almost 10,000 people in West Africa. The test, developed by US firm Corgenix Medical Corp, is less accurate than the standard test but is easy to perform, does not require electricity, and can give results within 15 minutes, WHO … [Read more...] about WHO has approved the first rapid test for Ebola
Female Genital Mutilation Has No Health Benefits, It Only Causes Harm
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice is mostly carried out by traditional circumcisers, who often play other central roles in communities, such as attending childbirths. However, more than 18% of all … [Read more...] about Female Genital Mutilation Has No Health Benefits, It Only Causes Harm
WHO urges action as noncommunicable diseases prematurely take 16 million lives annually
Urgent government action is needed to meet global targets to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and prevent the annual toll of 16 million people dying prematurely – before the age of 70 – from heart and lung diseases, stroke, cancer and diabetes, according to a new WHO report. “The global community has the chance to change the course of the NCD epidemic,” … [Read more...] about WHO urges action as noncommunicable diseases prematurely take 16 million lives annually
WHO declares Mail Ebola free
The Malian authorities and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, announced that Mali was now Ebola free. The Malian Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Mr Ousmane Kone said in a statement in Bamako. Kone officially declared Mali free of Ebola virus disease, because 42 days had elapsed after the last Ebola case tested negative in laboratory tests on the Dec. 6, … [Read more...] about WHO declares Mail Ebola free
PAHO/WHO honors Haitian victims and relief workers on 5th anniversary of 2010 earthquake
On the fifth anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on 12 January 2010, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) honors the earthquake's estimated 230,000 victims and their families and pays tribute to the many Haitian health workers and international relief workers for their dedication and outstanding efforts to bring relief to the … [Read more...] about PAHO/WHO honors Haitian victims and relief workers on 5th anniversary of 2010 earthquake