The Enugu government has demonstrated its commitment to the fight against malaria through strategic interventions, the health commissioner, George Ugwu, has said.
A neonatal specialist urged swift access and proper training following the WHO’s prequalification of the first malaria treatment for newborns and infants.
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.
According to WHO, prequalification confirms the treatment meets international standards for safety.
Mr Nisar stated that the new clinical trial findings could reshape both global and national treatment policies.
Dr Mohammed Janabi said momentum on vaccination was slowing in the region.
The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.
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.
The World Health Organisation has convened the historic first Global Forum of Collaborating Centres.
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.
