Ms Tofa said the blood drive, sustained for 13 years, was part of efforts to address blood shortages.
The surgery was performed in real time on Saturday.
Mr Ghebreyesus said, “We made a promise after COVID-19 that we would not leave the world as vulnerable to the next pandemic as it was to the last.”
Mr Mefor expressed concern over the circulation of fake prescription and lifesaving drugs.
South Africa’s Department of Health urged citizens to watch for mpox symptoms as the country has seen a rapid rise in laboratory-confirmed cases in recent weeks.
“Patient safety remains fundamental to the quality and effectiveness of healthcare delivery, requiring that the right care is provided to the right patient, ” Mr Pate said.
The UN Economic Commission for Africa and former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo are leading efforts to promote sustainable domestic health financing in Africa.
UNTH has urged the public to continue accessing healthcare services without fear of contracting diphtheria, assuring them the situation remains under control.
A consultant oncologist has urged Nigerians to embrace early screening and healthier diets to reduce colon cancer cases and improve outcomes.
Theresa Nwagha, a public health haematologist, said blood clots, also known as Venous Thromboembolism, remain a major cause of sudden deaths globally.
