The World Health Organisation (WHO) says 42% of Africa’s Population is affected by Oral Diseases . According to the Agency, the alarming statistic highlights the devastating impact of oral diseases such as dental caries, gum disease, and tooth loss.on the continent. The Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu in his message to…
The World Health Organization says it will send leprosy drugs to Nigeria this weekend after resolving testing hold-ups that led to a year-long delay in thousands of patients, including children, getting the medicine they need to prevent disability. Nigeria reports over 1,000 cases of leprosy annually, a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, which…
The World Health Organisation has revealed that 40 people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every minute. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Tuesday to mark World Cancer Day. “Every minute, 40 people are diagnosed with #cancer globally and embark on a journey to overcome it. On…
The World Health Organization has expressed regrets over the announcement by the United States of America’s withdrawal from the Organization. The Organization in a response to President Donald Trump’s action says it plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease,…
President Donald Trump signed a list of executive orders and other presidential actions on Monday upon his resumption. He withdrew from the landmark Paris Agreement, rescinded 78 Biden-era executive actions, and implemented a federal hiring freeze.He also signed several immigration-related executive orders, issued orders curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, announced upcoming tariffs on Canada…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NHPCDA) Director General, Dr. Muyi Aina, told reporters during the official handover on Tuesday that the vaccine distribution would start right away and that frontline workers and the states with the highest case counts would receive priority. He expressed gratitude to the US government for its cooperation and…
