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In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called
Read more.Enhancing Global Health and Well-Being: WHO and the Netherlands strengthen their Partnership
WHO and Netherlands Strategic Dialogue in The Hague, Netherlands 10 April 2024. Credit: WHOThe WHO and the Netherlands convened in
Read more.WHO sounds alarm on viral hepatitis infections claiming 3500 lives each day
<p>According to the World Health Organization (WHO) <a href="https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789240091672">2024 Global Hepatitis Report</a>, the number of lives lost due to viral
Read more.Six months of war leave Al-Shifa hospital in ruins, WHO mission reports
A WHO-led multi-agency mission accessed Al-Shifa Hospital in north Gaza on 5 April to conduct a preliminary assessment of the
Read more.WHO calls for action to uphold right to health amidst inaction, injustice and crises
To mark World Health Day (7 April), the World Health Organization (WHO) is running the “My health, my right” campaign
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