Suicide Becomes Third-Leading Cause of Death Among Youths –WHO
WHO reveals Suicide Now Third Leading Cause of Death Among Youths Tedros warns mental health neglect could collapse economies 1 billion people living with mental health conditions worldwide The World…
WHO Declares Nigeria Polio Free
Nigeria has been declared wild Polio free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after the completion of documentation for the free status. This was revealed by the UN health agency…
Lack of Exercise Causes Diabetes, Depression, Dementia, WHO Warns
Millions of people around the world do not get enough exercise, and this could have devastating consequences, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. The global health agency disclosed that…
Nigerian Soldier Sentenced to 55-Years in Jail Over Murder, Theft
An Army Lance Corporal, Babangida Ibrahim has been sentenced to 55 years imprisonment by a General Court Martial presided over by Maj. Gen. P. Fekrogha on Wednesday for Killing a…
Cough Syrups Kill 300 Children, WHO Issues Alert
The World Health Organization on Monday issues a warning of contaminated cough syrups that have resulted in more than 300 fatalities around the world, primarily affecting children under the age…
WHO Calls For Ban on Sale of Wild Animals
WHO releases guidelines for ban on Sale of Wild Animals in Traditional Markets The World Health Organization called for traditional markets to put a stop to the auction of Wild…
160,000 Children Contracted HIV In 2021 – Who
The World Health Organisation has stated that 160,000 children contracted the Human Immuno deficiency Virus in 2021. The WHO also said a child dies from AIDS-related causes every five minutes…
COVID-19 Won’t Be Last Pandemic – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has alerted the world that coronavirus might not be the last pandemic the world would experience. Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Country Representative in Nigeria,…
Most Paracetamols Sold Are Below WHO Standard – Report
A recent investigation has found that most of the paracetamol tablets sold in Nigeria are possibly underdosed. The investigation disclosed that the paracetamol tablets fall short of the requirements specified…
Nigeria’s COVID Response Ranked Fourth Most Successful Globally – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has applauded Nigeria’s response to COVID-19, saying that country has been ranked as the fourth most successful in the world. WHO country representative in Nigeria, …