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117m in Eastern Mediterranean need mental health support – WHO
By Chiamaka Egwu The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that demand for mental health and psychosocial support, MHPSS, is rising sharply across...
Cholera deaths hit 26-year high as fatalities jump 30% — WHO
By Chioma Obinna Global cholera deaths rose by 30 percent in 2025, reaching their highest annual level reported to the World Health Organisation,...
Yemen: WHO, KSrelief sign $1.55m deal to save 18,282 malnourished children
By Desire Uzochukwu The World Health Organisation, (WHO) and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, KSrelief, have signed a $1.55 million...
Yemen: WHO warns of health system collapse as casualties surge
… 674 dead, nearly 3,000 injured as WHO races to expand emergency response
Lassa fever: Nigeria records 258 deaths, CFR rises to 24%
By Joyce Ekeh Nigeria recorded 18 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in week 35 of 2026, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed...
WHO Pandemic Deal: Member states advance pathogen-sharing framework
By Desire Uzochukwu Member States of the World Health Organisation, (WHO), have advanced negotiations on a proposed system for sharing pathogen materials and...
UNICEF takes digital learning to Oyo, targets underserved children
By Desire Uzochukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expanded its digital education drive to Oyo State, targeting children and teachers in...
FG targets 172 LGAs with maternal health incentives
… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says Minister
