Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and partners have launched the first-ever clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine targeting the Sudan species
Category: Health
UNAIDS urges continuation of HIV services amid U.S. funding pause
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has called for the uninterrupted provision of essential HIV services following the U.S. decision to pause foreign
UNAIDS applauds US waiver ensuring HIV treatment continuity
The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has approved an “Emergency Humanitarian Waiver” to ensure continued access to HIV treatment funded by the U.S.
WHO expands digital health certification for hajj pilgrims
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced a significant advancement in digital health collaboration, expanding the Hajj health card
WHO celebrates Brazil’s historic elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Brazil for eliminating lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. This achievement marks a significant milestone in
WHO prequalifies first vaccine against mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list, making it the first vaccine against mpox to receive this status.
WHO reports significant rise in global cholera deaths in 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a sharp increase in cases and fatalities. Reported cholera cases rose
WHO launches global framework to trace origins of emerging pathogens
The World Health Organization (WHO), with the support of its Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), has introduced a groundbreaking global
14 African Nations and Global Partners commit over $45 million to WHO’s first investment round
In a historic move, 14 African countries, alongside key global partners, have pledged over $45 million to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) inaugural Investment Round.
Buni positions Yobe as Nigeria’s emerging medical tourism hub
Yobe State, under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, is making significant strides towards becoming Nigeria’s premier destination for medical tourism. With the establishment
