The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the world’s first-ever pandemic agreement, aimed at creating a more equitable and secure global response to future disease outbreaks. This historic decision, made during the 78th World Health Assembly on Tuesday, marks the culmination of more than three years of intense negotiations initiated in response to the far-reaching…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Member States have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions as they endorsed the organisation’s 2026 to 2027 budget of $4.2 billion. In a statement released on Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a 20 per cent increase in its funding, highlighting that this development comes at…
Message from Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu Today, on International Nurses Day, we honour the commitment, compassion, and courage of nurses across Africa and the world. Representing nearly 70% of the health workforce, nurses are the foundation of our health systems – essential every day, and indispensable in times of crisis….
The Federal government and the International Monetary Fund IMF have confirmed that Nigeria has completely paid off 3.4 billion borrowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Wale Edun and the IMF office in Washington have confirmed that Nigeria is no longer listed among the countries indebted to the international lender. IMF resident representative for Nigeria,…
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to provide free screening and subsidised treatment for patients suffering from all stages of cancer in the country. The decision of the House was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a motion on notice during Wednesday’s plenary, sponsored by the member representing Ibarapa Central/Ido…
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to make cancer screening free in the country to facilitate early detection and treatment. Adopting a motion by Representative Aderemi Oseni, the House expressed concern that the cost of cancer treatment is becoming unaffordable, especially for low-income families…
The United Nations Children’s Fund has said Nigeria now stands as the country with the highest burden of malnourished children in Africa. The international agency disclosed this on its website on Tuesday, adding that only two out of every 10 children affected currently have access to treatment. It said with an estimated two million children…
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris, has disclosed that the country has recorded 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox. Dr Idris, who said this at the national health security press briefing in Abuja, noted that the country also recorded 135 deaths from the diseases…
Key players must renew commitment to achieving equitable access to lifesaving vaccines for every child, every community and every country in the WHO African Region. Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, gave the charge in a release to commemorate year 2025 African Vaccination Week . He explained that Immunization is not only…
Official Statement on the Attack in Indian-Administered Kashmir We strongly condemn the horrific attack carried out by armed assailants on a group of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, near the Baisaran meadow, approximately five kilometers from the resort town of Pahalgam. According to Indian police reports, the attack has resulted in the tragic loss of at…
