How lack of clean water is driving up diseases in upscale Lekki
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Help! Lekki residents are exposed to water-related diseases engendered by sub-standard and unregulated sources of water supply. Increasing cases of dysentery and diarrhea-induced pathogenic bacteria infections…
WHO sees Ebola outbreak under control in Congo
June 26, 2018 The spread of Ebola seems to have been stopped in Congo, less than three months after the outbreak of the deadly disease was declared, the World Health…
WHO says search for Hepatitis B cure still on track
June 22, 2018 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the collaboration between global health partners to discover a cure for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) has shown promising results. In a…
18% of HIV infections due to unsafe blood transfusion
Mrs Temie Giwa-Tubosun, a former Fellow of the World Health Organisation (WHO), says 18 per cent of HIV infections in Nigeria resulted from unsafe blood transfusion. Giwa-Tubosun said at an…
WHO charges youths to support health sector through blood donation
June 13, 2018 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has charged youths to support the growth and development of the health system and save lives by donating blood regularly. The organisation,…
Declaring victory in Congo’s Ebola epidemic too early – WHO
June 13, 2018 The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has cautioned against declaring victory too early in Congo’s Ebola epidemic, in spite of encouraging signs that it may…
Beware of depression, a risk factor for suicide, WHO raises alarm
June 9, 2018 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised the public to support persons showing signs of depression by encouraging and talking to them to seek help to prevent…
WHO launches global campaign to promote physical activity
June 5, 2018 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global campaign to promote physical activity among adolescents and adults as a strategy aimed at preventing and treating Non-communicable…
WHO demands political commitment to win fight against diseases
June 2, 2018 A new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) Independent High-Level Commission on Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has called for urgent action by political leaders to…
Ebola Virus: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority urges airlines to be vigilant
May 15, 2018 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday called for a high level vigilance by the airlines, especially those operating international and regional flights into the country….