By Hajara Abdullahi The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for renewed commitment from governments, stakeholders, and communities to tackle persistent global health challenges. The international organisation made the call on Tuesday…
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WHO, SPHCB, JAP Urge Parents to Embrace Polio Vaccination in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna A renewed push to eradicate polio in Kaduna State has gained momentum as the Journalists Initiative Against Polio (JAP), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organized…
Kaduna Polio Immunization Exercise Wins WHO Commendation
From Aisha Muhammad Musa, Kaduna The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness demonstrated by Kaduna State on the December 2025 Polio Immunization Exercise, which is ongoing…
Kebbi State University hit by mysterious disease, 5 students dead
By Umar Danladi Ado A Mysterious disease has claimed the lives of at least five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). The University’s Registrar, Maimaru Alhaji Tilli,…
WHO, SPHCB, Igabi LGA Urge Parents to Support Polio Immunization
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board (SPHCB), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced another round of polio immunization across the state. The Chairman of…
Gov. Buni Commends WHO on Assorted Meningitis Medical Intervention
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has commended the World Health Organisation (WHO) for handing over assorted medical consumables to the state government to control Cerebrospinal…
WHO Raises Alarm On Spike In Dengue Infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally, which represents a potentially high public health threat. The UN health agency gave the…
Kano role model in fight against Diphtheria outbreak – WHO
By Abdullahi Yusuf The World Health Organization,WHO, has commended Kano State Government over its rapid response to arrest the diphtheria outbreak in the state,describing it as a role model in the fight…
WHO raises concerns over lossible cancer risk linked to Aspartame Sweetener
In a recent development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” This classification comes from a joint assessment conducted by WHO’s…