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WHO

April 29, 2026

Enugu govt committed to malaria fight, says commissioner

The Enugu government has demonstrated its commitment to the fight against malaria through strategic interventions, the health commissioner, George Ugwu, has said.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
April 28, 2026

Expert urges access, training as WHO clears newborn malaria drug

A neonatal specialist urged swift access and proper training following the WHO’s prequalification of the first malaria treatment for newborns and infants.

Babies covered under mosquito nets
April 28, 2026

WHO calls for urgent action to eliminate hepatitis by 2030

In a statement released Tuesday at the World Hepatitis Summit, the organisation cited a new report showing hepatitis B and C caused 1.34 million deaths globally in 2024.

Hepatitis patients
April 25, 2026

WHO prequalifies first malaria treatment for infants 

According to WHO, prequalification confirms the treatment meets international standards for safety.

April 22, 2026

Nigeria, WHO join forces to reduce newborn deaths

Mr Nisar stated that the new clinical trial findings could reshape both global and national treatment policies.

NEWBORN BABIES
April 15, 2026

WHO laments increasing number of zero-dose children in Africa

Dr Mohammed Janabi said momentum on vaccination was slowing in the region.

World Health Organization
April 15, 2026

WHO raises concern over Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria, urges stronger grassroot interventions  

The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.

Rats and WHO logo.
April 10, 2026

Mysterious illness killed five people in Burundi, says WHO

UN World Health Organisation and health authorities in Burundi are racing to identify a mysterious illness that has claimed five lives in the country’s north.

hospital in Burundi.
April 10, 2026

WHO unites 800 collaborating centres for stronger scientific cooperation

The World Health Organisation has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
April 7, 2026

WHO urges support for science to advance health care

The World Health Organisation has called on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus