WHO official dismisses rumors about new virus in Russia
Batyr Berdyklychev, the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) country office in Russia, has dismissed rumors about a new virus in the country, local media reported Friday.
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Argentina to Withdraw from WHO, Citing Sovereignty Concerns
Argentina will exit the World Health Organization (WHO), President Javier Milei’s office announced Wednesday, citing "profound differences" with the UN agency.
The decision…
WHO Warns of HIV Crisis as Funding Freeze Threatens Millions
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the immediate halt in funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries, warning that the consequences could be…
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak Kills Eight in Tanzania, WHO Warns of High Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Tanzania’s Kagera Region, reporting eight fatalities and one additional case under…
WHO Chief Narrowly Escapes Death in Israeli Strike on Yemen Airport
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, narrowly escaped an airstrike at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday. The attack,…
Nigerian Who Wrote WASSCE 17 Times Earns Distinction in UK
Dr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian mental health advocate and professional, has achieved remarkable academic and professional recognition despite overcoming extraordinary challenges in his…
WHO: 2.2 Billion Malaria Cases Prevented Since 2000
An estimated 2.2 billion malaria cases have been prevented globally since 2000, thanks to public health interventions such as risk education, mosquito net usage, and vaccinations, the World…
WHO commends Africa’s progress in combating HIV/AIDS
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, has commended African countries for their progress in combating HIV/AIDS.
Moeti said, “As of now, about…
WHO Plans to Evacuate Over 100 Patients from Gaza for Urgent Medical Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to evacuate over 100 critically ill and injured patients from Gaza on Wednesday, marking the first medical evacuation in the region…
WHO warns of 5.3M health professional shortage in Africa by 2030
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the African Region may face a staggering shortage of 5.3 million health professionals by 2030 if urgent interventions are not implemented…