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 MoreShaping a global response: Is the UN the new frontier in pandemic preparedness?
USA — In a world grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, the United Nations (UN) is emerging as a contender in the quest for a more comprehensive global pandemic response.…
Read MoreLandmark UN High-Level Meeting results in non-binding declaration for pandemic preparedness and response
USA — In a watershed moment, UN member states finally reached a consensus on a much-anticipated political declaration concerning pandemic preparedness and response at a High-Level Meeting. Unlike the cloud…
Read MoreWHO warns of alarming COVID-19 trends ahead of northern hemisphere winter
SWITZERLAND —In a sobering update, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has highlighted “concerning trends for COVID-19 ahead of the winter season in the northern hemisphere.” These…
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 MoreUrgent action needed to prevent 70,000 cervical cancer deaths annually in Africa
BOTSWANA — In a critical call to action, health leaders and donors convened at the Seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Gaborone, Botswana,…
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 MoreAfrican health ministers take aim at antimicrobial resistance crisis
BOTSWANA — In a resolute move to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), African health ministers have rallied behind a comprehensive regional strategy. This strategic initiative, endorsed during…
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