YEMEN – Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population (MOPHP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have joined forces to reduce the scourge of…
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Nigeria records remarkable 55% drop in malaria death rates over two decades
NIGERIA — In the ongoing global crusade against malaria, Nigeria, although shouldering a substantial 27% of the world’s malaria cases, is celebrating significant progress. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently…
Read MoreCholera epidemic strikes DRC, threatening public health
DRC— The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing a severe public health crisis as a cholera epidemic has been declared in the health zone of Shabunda, situated in the…
Read MoreDiphtheria’s ominous return sparks global health concerns
GUINEA — Diphtheria, a severe bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, has reemerged as a critical global health concern. Recent outbreaks have prompted health authorities to take immediate action to…
Read MoreSerum Institute of India to expand its vaccine business with the launch of malaria vaccine, dengue vaccine
INDIA – The Serum Institute of India is set to expand its portfolio of products for the Indian market with the launch of its long-awaited malaria vaccine. Notably, the Serum…
Read MoreThe Iraqi Red Crescent Society, WHO jointly launch awareness campaign about hemorrhagic fever
IRAQ – The Iraqi Red Crescent Society, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched a public health awareness campaign on spotting the signs and symptoms of hemorrhagic…
Read MoreEthiopian MoH with its partner scales up mental health interventions in Northern Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA – As conflict rages on in the north, the Ministry of Health Ethiopia with support from the country’s World Health Organisation (WHO) country offices has been working hand to…
Read MoreKenya’s national TB lab to get much-needed upgrade for WHO clearance
KENYA – The National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory housed at the Kenyatta National Hospital is set for a major overhaul to get it to World Health Organization (WHO) standards as well…
Read MoreBotswana’s HIV Reference Laboratory included as WHO collaborating Center of Excellence
BOTSWANA – The Botswana National HIV Reference Laboratory has officially been designated as a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre of Excellence. The laboratory will join a network of other laboratories…
Read MoreMayo Clinic-led study finds specific neurons linked to ASD’s development
UAE – A new study conducted by scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University is taking science one step closer to understanding how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests in children.…
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