Tag: WHO

Africa faces 470m COVID-19 vaccine shortfall in 2021 – WHO
September 17, 2021 No Responses

Africa faces 470m COVID-19 vaccine shortfall in 2021 – WHO

Africa needs around 470 million doses to accomplish the global target of fully vaccinating 40 per cent of its population by the end of 2021, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday. The international COVAX initiative aimed at guaranteeing...
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Child Birth: Use of Caesarean Section in Africa is Alarming, Worrisome in Nigeria, says W.H.O
June 17, 2021 No Responses

Child Birth: Use of Caesarean Section in Africa is Alarming, Worrisome in Nigeria, says W.H.O

W.H.O therefore, recommended some non-clinical actions that can reduce medically unnecessary use of caesarean sections, within the overall context of high quality and respectful care. World Health Organisation (WHO) says caesarean section use continues to rise...
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URGENT! 7m African Patients Need Blood, Lift Travel Ban for Blood Donors, says WHO
June 14, 2021 No Responses

URGENT! 7m African Patients Need Blood, Lift Travel Ban for Blood Donors, says WHO

URGENT! 7m African Patients Need Blood, Lift Travel Ban for Blood Donors – WHO
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WHO: Here’s How Much it Will Cost to End Malaria
April 26, 2021 No Responses

WHO: Here’s How Much it Will Cost to End Malaria

To total eradicate malaria, it is a task that is not inevitable to achieve within a decade but not without huge funding for control mechanism, this, the Director of World Health Organisation‘s global malaria programme, Dr Pedro Alonso has said....
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HEALTH: 24 Countries Have Not Started Covid-19 Vaccination, 50% in Africa
April 20, 2021 No Responses

HEALTH: 24 Countries Have Not Started Covid-19 Vaccination, 50% in Africa

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Changes After English Care Homes Get COVID-19 Vaccines First Jab
March 29, 2021 No Responses

Changes After English Care Homes Get COVID-19 Vaccines First Jab

A single dose of a coronavirus vaccine has given substantial protection to elderly care home residents in England, researchers have said. A study, led by researchers from University College London (UCL), found a single dose of either AstraZeneca/Oxford or Pfiz...
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Latest UPDATE On Covid-19 Vaccines Acceptance by Country
March 26, 2021 No Responses

Latest UPDATE On Covid-19 Vaccines Acceptance by Country

At least, 72 per cent Nigerians are ready to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, says the African Center for Diseases Control (Africa-CDC). A statement on Friday from Africa-CDC made this known as part of the findings of a report released by...
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Covid-19 Vaccines Prevent Several Diseases, WHO Chief Scientist Says on CNN
March 26, 2021 No Responses

Covid-19 Vaccines Prevent Several Diseases, WHO Chief Scientist Says on CNN

Recall that the World Health Organisation’s Chief Scientist @doctorsoumya said in a recent broadcast that the world should expect better #coronavirus vaccines – some of which might not even involve needles. According to Soumya Swami...
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Syrup, Tablet Covid-19 Vaccines Coming, says WHO Chief Scientist
March 25, 2021 No Responses

Syrup, Tablet Covid-19 Vaccines Coming, says WHO Chief Scientist

Better Covid-19 Vaccines Coming, says WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan
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Needed: $1bn for COVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, Says UNICEF
March 10, 2021 No Responses

Needed: $1bn for COVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, Says UNICEF

UNICEF on Wednesday urged countries to contribute more money to help poor countries to access Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, saying around $1 billion was needed.
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