By Bunmi Yekini Researchers have called on the World Health Organization to revise its definition of vaccine safety and phase out the…
Global health body says strong maternal care, testing programmes key to milestone By Bunmi Yekini Denmark has been certified for eliminating the…
WHO Reports Surge in Measles/Rubella Cases in Africa in Jan–Sept 2025, Children Under Five Most Affected
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By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organisation said more than 34,000 measles cases were confirmed across Africa in the first nine months…
By Bunmi Yekini Millions of people living with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to suffer in silence from discrimination, social stigma and…
WHO urges Countries to Overhaul School Meals as Childhood Obesity Overtakes Underweight Globally
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By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization on Tuesday called on governments to radically improve the food children eat at school, warning…
By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization has called for expanded access to free treatment for leprosy, warning that the ancient disease…
By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the global…
By Bunmi Yekini World Health Organization (WHO) member states this week advanced negotiations on a new global system to govern the sharing…
By Bunmi Yekini Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper in many countries because of persistently low tax rates, worsening obesity,…
By Bunmi Yekini Sudan’s war reached its 1,000th day on Tuesday with more than 20 million people in need of health assistance…
