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WHO updates guidelines to safeguard labs against emerging threats

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released updated guidelines for national authorities and biomedical laboratories to manage biological risks effectively. The updated protocols introduce strengthened cybersecurity measures and improved handling of confidential

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A Palestinian man cycles past open sewage and buildings destroyed in past Israeli bombardment, in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, north of Gaza City on July 3, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant Hamas group. - Israel's military said on July 3, it was conducting raids backed by air strikes in northern Gaza, killing "dozens" of militants in an area where it had declared the command structure of Hamas dismantled months ago. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Gaza: Fuel shortages ‘catastrophic’ for devastated health services- WHO

The World Health Organization chief has warned that a dire lack of fuel in the Gaza Strip could have a “catastrophic” impact on already devastated health services in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

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WHO intervenes in cholera outbreak at Kirikiri correctional centre

• Faleke wants disease treated with COVID-19 vigour • No confirmed outbreak in Nasarawa, says commissioner The World Health Organisation (WHO), yesterday, donated pharmaceuticals to help treat and prevent the spread of a cholera

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News·Nigeria

Lagos, WHO battle cholera outbreak at Kirikiri prison

The Lagos State government has announced additional assistance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as it battles a cholera outbreak at Kirikiri prison. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this

4 days ago

National·News·Nigeria

‘190m Nigerians without health insurance alarming’

The Ultimate Health Management Services has said it is working to ensure that the over 190 million Nigerians who lack access to a health insurance scheme are brought on board. Specifically, the

2 weeks ago

News·Nigeria

WHO announces global resurgence of Cholera

Says 195,000 Cases, Over 1,900 Deaths Reported In 24 Countries This Year The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced an increase in Cholera outbreak in several regions of the world, with almost

2 weeks ago

News·Nigeria

Lassa fever: NCDC reports 6,704 cases, 162 deaths in 28 states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday reported 6,704 suspected Lassa fever cases and 162 deaths across 125 local government areas in 28 states. The NCDC, in its

2 weeks ago

Health·News

WHO issues warning on counterfeit diabetes drugs worldwide

World Health Organisation (WHO) says the circulation of counterfeit diabetes drugs since 2022 has been a problem affecting all regions of the world. The health authority, in a statement, said these fake

2 weeks ago

News·World

Cholera: Over 1,932 deaths, 195,000 cases recorded globally

The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the

2 weeks ago

Health·News·World

Group rolls out anti-malaria initiative in Lagos, Ogun

Worried by the health implication of malaria on the lives of people, HACEY Health Initiative has sought ways to eradicate the illness. To do this, the group has launched a project, ‘End

2 weeks ago

Health

FG sets up committee to develop national prescription policy

The Federal Government has inaugurated a steering committee to develop Nigeria’s National Prescription Policy to ensure that dispensing of medicines in the health sector conforms to global best practices. Inaugurating the committee in

2 weeks ago

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WHO updates guidelines to safeguard labs against emerging threats

Gaza: Fuel shortages ‘catastrophic’ for devastated health services- WHO

WHO intervenes in cholera outbreak at Kirikiri correctional centre

Lagos, WHO battle cholera outbreak at Kirikiri prison

‘190m Nigerians without health insurance alarming’

WHO announces global resurgence of Cholera

Lassa fever: NCDC reports 6,704 cases, 162 deaths in 28 states

WHO issues warning on counterfeit diabetes drugs worldwide

Cholera: Over 1,932 deaths, 195,000 cases recorded globally

Group rolls out anti-malaria initiative in Lagos, Ogun

FG sets up committee to develop national prescription policy

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