New risks raise pandemic threat on a global scale
Recent outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) are a stark reminder of the world’s…
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Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Ghana has announced the preliminary finding of two cases of Marburg virus disease and if confirmed these would the first such…
Cote d’Ivoire declares first Ebola outbreak in more than 25 years
The Ministry of Health of Cote d’Ivoire today confirmed the country’s first case of Ebola since 1994.
FIFA launches #ReachOut campaign for better mental health
FIFA has launched #ReachOut, a campaign designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of mental health conditions, encourage people…
New report reveals stark inequalities in access to HIV prevention and treatment services for…
Almost half (46%) of the world’s 1.7 million children living with HIV were not on treatment in 2020 and 150 000 children were…
Hand Hygiene Day: “Nurses and midwives, clean care is in your hands!”
Celebrated every year on 5 May, Hand Hygiene Day mobilizes people around the world to increase adherence to hand hygiene in…
Zika virus recommendations
The World Health Organization
(WHO) has declared the recent cluster of microcephaly and other neurologic
disorders reported…
Group applauds release of ‘trapped’ WHO medical consignment for IDPs
The Arewa
Maritime Practitioners Association of Nigeria (AMPA) has commended the release
from the Lagos port of five reefer…