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JAP, WHO’s efforts pay off, 118 children vaccinated against polio in Kaduna

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2 weeks ago
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Journalists Initiative on Immunisation Against Polio (JAP) in collaboration with Kaduna state Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have facilitated the vaccination of 118 Children in Hayin Madara community of Giwa Local Government Area, Kaduna State North West, Nigeria. During the vaccination, JAP conducted local theater and road show performances in the Local Government Area, …

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Mpox still a health emergency of international concern, says WHO

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3 weeks ago
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The Director-General (DG) of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced on Monday that the mpox upsurge continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern as set forth in the International Health Regulations (IHR). The announcement follows the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the mpox upsurge, held on 5 June …

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20m Nigerians live with mental health issues, says WHO

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28 May 2025
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A report by the World Health Organisation says 20 million Nigerians, representing 20 per cent of the country’s population, live with mental health conditions. The Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), Dr Azubike Aliche said this at a mental health GAP Action training programme organised by the institute, in Owerri, on Tuesday. The training …

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World leaders, others pledge over $170m to WHO ahead US exit

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22 May 2025
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Global leaders have pledged at least an additional $170 million to the World Health Organisation (WHO), amid rising global health challenges. The pledges were made at a high-level pledging event, Tuesday, at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where leaders reaffirmed their support for multilateral cooperation through these contributions to WHO’s Investment Round (IR). The IR is raising funds …

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WHO appoints Ihekweazu as ED Health Emergencies Programme

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19 May 2025
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Nigerian epidemiologist, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu has been appointed as the Executive Director of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme. This appointment marks a significant milestone, placing a Nigerian at the helm of WHO’s largest department responsible for coordinating global responses to health emergencies. Prior to this role, Ihekweazu served as WHO’s Assistant Director-General for Health Emergency Intelligence and …

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Codix Bio unveiled as WHO-supported factory for rapid diagnostic test kits production in Africa

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10 May 2025
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Codix Bio Limited has been announced as the first African manufacturing partner selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO), SD Biosensor, and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) under the WHO Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP) programme. This landmark designation places Codix Bio at the forefront of regional production for rapid diagnostic test kits (RDTs) in Africa —solidifying its role as …

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Kaduna: WHO engages JAP to support polio vaccinations in non compliance settlements 

By Ummusalma Sani
8 May 2025
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In its mandate to support governments in fostering health security and strengthening health systems, the World Health Organization (WHO) engaged the Journalists Initiative on Immunization Against Polio (JAP) cultural troupe to work with the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) in addressing OBR implementation challenges at very high-risk settlements. ‘Through this innovation, JAP conducted local theater performances in Pambegua …

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Tinubu donates 1b to fight cervical cancer

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7 April 2025
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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially women to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She was speaking while receiving a delegation of the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako The First Lady pointed …

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40 people diagnosed with cancer every minute – WHO

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4 February 2025
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The World Health Organisation has revealed that 40 people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every minute. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Tuesday to mark World Cancer Day. ‘Every minute, 40 people are diagnosed with #cancer globally and embark on a journey to overcome it. On #WorldCancerDay, we honour the courage …

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WHO engages cultural troupe to support polio vaccination in noncompliant settlement

By Abdullahi Alhassan
7 December 2024
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As part of its mandate to support governments in fostering health security and strengthening health systems, the World Health Organisation (WHO) engaged the Journalists Initiative on Immunization Against Polio (JAP) cultural troupe to work with the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) in addressing OBR implementation challenges at very high-risk settlements. Through this innovation, JAP conducted local theater performances …

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