How Medication errors contribute over 3 million deaths annually – WHO
As the world marks World Patient Safety Day today, global estimates has shown that medication errors contribute over 3 million deaths annually. The estimates , according …
Dr Matshidiso Moeti
African Health Ministers launch campaign to curb Sickle Cell Disease cases
African health ministers have launched a campaign to raise awareness, and strengthen prevention and care of sickle cell disease, one of the most common diseases …
Togo becomes first country to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases
The World Health Organisation has acknowledged Togo as the first country to eliminate four Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) globally. The WHO made this known …
Omicron Now Dominant COVID-19 Variant In Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says Omicron is currently the dominant COVID-19 variant in Nigeria. On Thursday, the body said 30 African countries, and …
WHO applauds Africa for vaccinating seven million people in two weeks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Africa for progress made in vaccinating its citizens against the COVID-19 pandemic. Africa has administered nearly seven …