WHO Calls for Urgent Action as Africa Records 178,000 Maternal Deaths Annually
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the high rates of maternal and newborn deaths in the African region, revealing that an estimated 178,000 mothers and one million newborns die each year—many from preventable causes. In a statement marking World Health Day on April 7, themed “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures”, WHO stressed the […]
WHO Urges U.S. to Reconsider Withdrawal
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the global health body and has urged the U.S. to reconsider. In a statement on Tuesday, WHO emphasized its vital role in protecting global health, including that of Americans, and underscored its work in addressing diseases, strengthening health systems, […]
New Virus: FG Tightens Monitoring, Quarantines China Passengers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced surveillance measures for inbound passengers from China following a surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus ravaging children in northern China. The virus, which spreads via respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces, has overwhelmed hospitals in China, prompting emergency measures. HMPV, first identified in 2001 in […]