Ebola in Uganda (Xinhua/NAN) Ugandan authorities on Tuesday quarantined 13 people, who picked up a body of suspected Ebola death in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as hemorrhagic fever tests are carried out.The Ministry of Health and World Health Organisation (WHO) in a joint statement disclosed this in Kampala. The statement
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WHO declares Uzbekistan malaria-free
Malaria is caused by anopheles Mosquito By Prudence ArobaniThe World Health Organisation (WHO) says Uzbekistan’s success in becoming recognised as a malaria-free country is an “extraordinary outcome”. Executive Director of the Global Fund, a UN-backed partnership to end malaria epidemics, Peter Sands, on Tuesday said malaria had a long and deadly history in
Tackling depression among women in Nigeria
Depression chart By Taiye Elebiyo-EdeniNnenna Chibuzor, 28, became depressed after losing her husband four years ago and her husband’s family accused her of having a hand in his death. Chibuzor says the situation has caused her sleepless nights as she often feels worthless and helpless. Chibuzor is among many, especially women, who
World AIDS Day: WHO wants improved funding in Africa
World AIDS Day: WHO on funding By Yashim KaturakThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has charged African Governments to improve funding support for HIV testing, care and treatment. WHO said that the improved funding support would ensure all citizens get access to the services they need to live productive lives. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the
Yellow fever campaign: FCTA targets 85% residents
Yellow fever preventive campaign By Olasunkanmi OnifadeThe Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is targeting 85 per cent of Abuja residents during the upcoming Yellow fever preventive campaign. The Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat, FCTA, Mr Abubakar Bappa, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Bappa said the National Primary
WHO: Polluted air kills 600,000 kids globally
Polluted air killing many kids globally, WHO says More than 90 percent of the world’s children breathe polluted air that puts their health and development at serious risk, and tragically kills many of them, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Monday.It called for acute response policies, measures and actions globally. In
WHO says, 9.6m people to die of cancer in 2018
WHO says sex addiction sign of mental illness
Harvey Weinstein: ex-Hollywood mogul facing several sex charges, probably has mental illness because of his sex addiction, according to WHO The World Health Organisation has recognised sex addiction or “compulsive sexual behaviour” as a mental disorder, but said Saturday it remained unclear if it was an addiction on a par with
Contribute to healthcare, donate blood – WHO to youths
WHO charges youths to contribute to heal sector development by donating blood By Katurak YashimThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has charged youths to support the growth and development of the health system and save lives by donating blood regularly. The organisation, in a statement on Wednesday to commemorate the 2018 “World Blood
