A new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from childbirth-related bleeding. This is according to a landmark study published by researchers from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the University of Birmingham. The study…
WHO says life expectancy increased from 46 to 73 years
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says global life expectancy for both sexes has increased from 46 to 73 years, with the biggest gains in the poorest countries. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, said this during an online media conference.…
Monkeypox cases show decline worldwide, says WHO
The number of newly reported monkeypox cases has decreased worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the world health body, in the week from August 15 to 21, there were 21 per cent fewer cases than in…
WHO recommends 2 new lifesaving medicines to treat Ebola
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for countries to improve access to two lifesaving Ebola medicines, in its first guidelines on the viral disease, published on Friday. The recommendation follows review and analysis of clinical trials for the monoclonal…
No Tobacco Day: WHO advocates tax levies on tobacco across value, supply chains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African Governments to impose environmental tax levies on tobacco across the value and supply chains, including production, processing, distribution, sales, consumption and waste management. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Regional Director for Africa, made…
‘Nigeria will be polio-free in 6 months’ (Nation)
Nigeria will be polio-free in the next six months, Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has declared. He spoke at briefing commemorating the 2019 African Vaccination Week (AVW) attended by the Country Representative…
Ebola: WHO chief arrives DR Congo (PremiumTimes)
Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), has arrived Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), to assess the needs of Ebola response teams. The director general announced this on his Twitter handle @DrTedros on Sunday. He…
