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Afghans struggle in the wake of earthquake devastation as 2,2000 lives lost
Kunar province, Afghanistan – A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Kunar province, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The disaster has claimed over 2,200 lives, with many more feared dead or injured. The earthquake’s impact is exacerbated by the region’s remote location, treacherous terrain, and limited access to aid. Survivors […]
Mpox no longer a global health emergency, but remains a concern in Africa
The World Health Organization declared that mpox is no longer a global public health emergency, citing sustained declines in cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other affected countries. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, “The mpox Emergency Committee met yesterday and advised me that in its view, the situation no […]
WHO adds weight-loss, diabetes drugs to essential medicines list
The World Health Organization has added a new set of drugs for obesity and diabetes to its essential medicines list, alongside treatments for cancer and cystic fibrosis. The list, consisting of 523 medicines for adults and 374 for children, is a catalogue of the drugs the WHO believes should be available in all functioning health […]
US Withdraws from WHO Pandemic Response Reforms
The United States has formally withdrawn from reforms introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance the global response to pandemics. The Trump administration rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR), citing concerns that the measures could impinge on American sovereignty and decision-making authority during public health emergencies. Secretary of State […]
WHO Approves Twice-Yearly HIV Shot Amid Funding Woes
The World Health Organization has issued a global recommendation for the use of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention, as part of combination prevention efforts for individuals at high risk of contracting the virus. This recommendation comes after the US Food and Drug Administration approved lenacapavir for HIV prevention last month. Dr. Meg Doherty, […]
WHO Warns of Nurse Exodus as 42% in Nigeria Plan to Emigrate
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that 42% of nurses in African countries, including Nigeria, intend to migrate abroad, threatening the region’s healthcare systems. In a statement on International Nurses Day, held on Saturday, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, noted the global nursing workforce’s growth to 29.8 million from 28 […]