Tag: WHO
S. Africa welcomes experts from WHO
South African National Department of Health on Wednesday welcomed the arrival of experts from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The department's spokesperson...
Who Advises John Mahama on Education and Constitutional Matters?
I took my time today to study the statement read by the Flag-bearer of NDC, Mr John Dramani Mahama, on the day of outdooring...
Stakeholders commend Government for National Research Bill
Stakeholders at the end of a two-day dialogue on funding research to facilitate sustainable national development commended the Government for drafting the Ghana National...
WHO says it overestimated ability of rich countries to fight virus
The health systems of wealthy countries performed more poorly than expected during the early phase of the Covid-19 crisis, WHO emergency operations chief Mike...
ADDRO engages stakeholders in report validation
The Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO) has engaged stakeholders in the West Mamprusi Municipal to validate and disseminate malaria ‘Test, Treat and...
Renowned scientist explains why Africa is poverty-stricken
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, one of Africa’s renowned scientists, has underscored the need for the continent “to be determined, aggressive, ambitious and passionate about her...
minoHealth, Imperial College London wins grant to undertake
minoHealth, a Ghanaian startup in AI Labs, in partnership with Imperial College London, has won the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Digital Innovation for...
British media calls U.S. campaign against WHO “faintly preposterous”
The U.S. administration has launched a "faintly preposterous" campaign against the World Health Organization (WHO), aiming to divert attention from its "catastrophic response to...
Tanzania’s Zanzibar thanks WHO for support on COVID-19
Tanzania's Zanzibar authorities on Friday thanked the World Health Organization (WHO) for its huge support during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Let’s mitigate the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 on the vulnerable
The Ghana Civil Society Organisations Platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has called on Government to do more to lessen the effect of the...
UN agencies launch database of laws to help COVID-19 response
United Nations (UN) agencies launched on Wednesday a database of laws that countries had implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help protect...
Solomon Chollom calls for extra measures as COVID-19 likely airborne
A Nigerian health expert on Wednesday said there are increasing evidences to the fact that the novel coronavirus is also airborne, and urged the...
The Known Murderer Who Can’t Be Arrested By the State
Road carnage which I have termed the “Known Murderer” has become an albatross around the necks of presidents, Prime Ministers, monarchs and decision makers...
Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing continued acceleration of COVID-19 transmission
There is "a continued acceleration of (COVID-19) transmission" in sub-Saharan African countries, including South Africa which is now the fifth worst-hit country worldwide, according...
Live COVID-19 updates: WHO says worldwide cases pass 14 million
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Worldwide COVID-19 cases top 14 million
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has passed 14 million globally as of Sunday morning, the World Health Organization's dashboard showed.
The WHO...
IMF Conditionalities Contribute to Shortage of Health Workers: Africa Suffers
As I have told my friends for many years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is incapable of helping nations grow their economies. I do...
WHO says COVID-19 situation in Eastern Mediterranean region remains alarming
The current situation in the Eastern Mediterranean region remains alarming, a statement issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Director Ahmed...
Stratcomm Africa’s COVID-19 related cartoon episode “GYAE SAA” released
Strategic Communications Africa Limited (Stratcomm Africa), has released “GYAE SAA” (stop that behavior), an episode in the Koo the COVID prefect cartoon series.
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WHO: World can win war against coronavirus if leaders do their part
The coronavirus pandemic is worsening, due largely to failures outside of Europe and parts of Asia. But World Health Organization director Dr. Tedros Adhanom...
NCDC: Sanction Clerics Who Make COVID-19 Faith Healing Claims
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) should put in place measures to punish all clerics- pastors and prophets, mallams/imams, traditional priests, and others...
Novel coronavirus could have existed long before outbreak – Melita Vujnovic
The novel coronavirus could have existed in a dormant state long before its outbreak, Melita Vujnovic, the representative of the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Nigerian FM pledges strong support for WHO in COVID-19 fight
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama has relayed the country's strong and full support for the World Health Organization (WHO) in coordinating...
U.S. exit from WHO jeopardizes its health, safety
The U.S. decision to quit the World Health Organization (WHO) violates U.S. law and put its health and security at risk, according to a...
U.S. decision to quit WHO sparks outrage among experts worldwide
Washington's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has drawn the ire of academics and observers around the world,...
WHO launches independent panel to review handling of COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief announced on Thursday to launch an independent panel to review the WHO-coordinated international response to COVID-19.
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African Union launches CDC Consortium for COVOD-19 vaccine clinical trials
The African Union Commission has launched a new initiative, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical...
Washington’s irresponsible WHO departure betrays humanity
Washington's withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) is an irresponsible move that will not only hurt America's own pandemic fight, but also hinder...
U.S. withdrawal from WHO “extraordinarily bad decision” – Ashish Jha
Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute Dr. Ashish Jha criticized the U.S. move to officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on...
U.S. Republican lawmaker disagrees with Trump’s decision to withdraw from WHO
U.S. Republican Senator Lamar Alexander said Tuesday he disagrees with President Donald Trump's decision to officially quit the World Health Organization (WHO).
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