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COVID-19 deaths increase in Africa -WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa says there are over 43,000…

COVID-19 cases hit 1.6m in Africa – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Office for Africa located in Brazzaville, Congo, says…

Buhari commends health workers for polio eradication success

The President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has commended health workers over…

I’ve fulfilled my pledge to eradicate polio – Buhari

President, Major General (Retd) Muhammadu Buhari says he has fulfilled his pledge to rid…

JUST IN: WHO certifies Africa wild polio-free

The World Health Organisation has certified the African region polio-free. The independent Africa Regional…

172 countries begin vaccine talks, says WHO

No fewer than 172 countries are participating in COVAX, a global initiative aimed at…

Soldier sentenced to 55 years in prison for stealing, killing WHO staff

An Army Lance Corporal, Babangida Ibrahim has been given a total of 55 years…

Sympathisers defy COVID-19 protocols as Kashamu laid to rest (Video)

All COVID-19 protocols like the use of face masks and social distancing rule advised…

COVID-19: WHO sends 43 experts to South Africa

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday says it will be deploying 43 experts from…

COVID-19 vaccines now in phase three clinical trials –WHO

The World Health Organisation says a number of potential vaccines that may be deployed…

WHO Nigeria’s strongest partner in fight against polio – NPHCDA

The Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaib, has…

Unvaccinated children may die of hepatitis B as adults – WHO

The World Health Organisation warns that a baby who is not vaccinated may survive…

Why malaria may become severe – WHO

The World Health Organisation has disclosed the reasons why malaria may sometimes assume a…

Africa’s COVID-19 cases surpass 663,000

The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says there are…

8,000 health workers infected with COVID-19 in Africa – WHO

The World Health Organisation says no fewer than 8,000 health workers have been infected…