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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]