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FAO, WHO, WOAH Launch Global Taskforce to Boost One Health Workforce Global health officials at One Health taskforce launch

Oluwatobi Adu April 9, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization and World...

WHO Roadmap Targets Pandemics, Boosts Global Research Readiness Worldwide WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

Oluwatobi Adu April 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization unveils new global research and development roadmaps to strengthen preparedness...

Lagos Cuts Malaria Misdiagnosis Dramatically with Data-Driven Reforms Health workers using rapid malaria diagnostic tools in Lagos

Korede Abdullah April 8, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State reduces malaria misdiagnosis in public health facilities from 60 per cent to...

WHO Expands Opioid Treatment To Curb Rising Overdose Deaths WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

Korede Abdullah April 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organization updates its global guidelines on opioid dependence treatment, expanding care...

WHO Urges Global Unity, Trust in Science on World Health Day WHO campaign promoting trust in science on World Health Day

Oluwatobi Adu April 6, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization calls for renewed global unity and trust in science as...

WHO Urges Low-Sodium Salt Switch to Reduce Heart Disease Risk Low sodium salt substitutes recommended by WHO for heart health

Otamere Gladness April 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization is urging households worldwide to switch to lower-sodium salt substitutes...

WHO Warns of Immunisation Challenges Despite Global Progress Gains WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

Oluwatobi Adu April 2, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization highlights major gains in global immunisation while warning of rising...

WHO Chief Warns Global Threats To Reproductive Health Rights Progress WHO Report Warns Climate Change Is Now a Global Health Emergency

Oluwatobi Adu March 31, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Director-General of the World Health Organization urges renewed global commitment to sexual and...

WHO Admits IOM, Expands Global Digital Health Network Access WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases