Abuja, 7 April, 2023 - Nigeria joins the globe to commemorate the 2023 World Health Day, which also doubles as the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO). On April 7, 1948, 55 member countries came together and founded the WHO, with the mandate to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the

Today the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia launched the WHO 75th anniversary yearlong campaign as she was unveiled as the WHO75 Champion for Liberia, on the occasion of the commemoration of the 2023 World Health Day, which is also WHOs 75th anniversary since its establishment on April 7, 1948. The event began with

Harare, Zimbabwe – This World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Established in 1948 by countries around the world, WHO's mission is to promote health, ensure global safety, and serve the vulnerable, with the ultimate goal of achieving the highest level of health and well-being for all. With a

Ghana, 7 April 2023 – Today, on World Health Day, World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates its 75th anniversary. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere, can attain the highest level of health and well-being. Working with 194 Member

Brazzaville – The ongoing Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania are the latest of several zoonotic diseases reported in the African region. The region has seen an increase of such outbreaks, recording a 63% rise between 2012 and 2022 compared with the previous decade. Zoonotic diseases represent approximately 32% of the region’s

Calabar, 4 April, 2023 - Cholera is endemic in Nigeria. It is highly contagious and occurs in places without safe water and proper sanitation. It causes profuse diarrhoea and vomiting, and without treatment can quickly lead to severe dehydration followed by death . At about 6:40 pm on 17 January 2023, Gift Sunday-James, (35 years)

Osun, 31 March, 2023 - “I was coughing out blood persistently for weeks, had fever, weakness, night sweats, severe chest pain. I had bought drugs from a patent medicine store, but it was not working.  I was later diagnosed with TB at the National Youth Service orientation camp when I fell ill,” says 23 years

Port Louis.  The National Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Strategic and Action Plan 2022-2026 and a ‘Carnet de Santé’ (health card) for the elderly was launched on 23 March 2023 at the Côte d'Or National Sports Complex by the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Honorable Pravin Kumar Jugnauth in the presence of the Minister of Health

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Mutare, Zimbabwe – Nine-year old Ngakudzwe, was diagnosed with inguinal hernia when he was only four years old. With little knowledge of the condition- and no money to seek medical help- his father, Mr Nicholas Mwanditani, had no option but just pray so that his son would feel less pain. The family’s

By Tatenda Chimbwanda Mutare, Zimbabwe – Nine-year old Ngakudzwe, was diagnosed with inguinal hernia when he was only four years old. With little knowledge of the condition- and no money to seek medical help- his father, Mr Nicholas Mwanditani, had no option but just pray so that his son would feel less pain. The family’s

                                                                              PRESS RELEASE  Harare, Zimbabwe – Today Zimbabwe joins the world to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, an opportunity to take stock of global efforts to end TB by 2030. This year’s theme, ‘Yes we can end TB’ recognizes our shared resolve to harness high-level leadership for increased

Growing up in Ghana’s central region, 22 year old Bridget had a lively childhood full of promise. She was an active participant in all extra-curricular activities without challenges, even little ailments that came her way were cured with basic medications. But at age 14, things took a sudden turn when she was diagnosed with Asthma