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Israel consents to halts in conflict to facilitate polio vaccination campaign in Gaza

Israel has agreed to implement a series of "humanitarian pauses" in its military operations in Gaza to facilitate the vaccination of children against polio,...

Africa sees 17 per cent hike in road crash deaths – WHO 2023 road safety status report

World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the urgent need for Ghana and other African nations to adopt comprehensive policies and strategies aimed at reducing...

Ensure babies are weighed regularly until age 5 – GHS urges parents

Mothers have been urged to ensure regular weighing of their babies from birth until they reach five years old. In a recent advisory notice shared...

WHO utilizes Africa’s booming mobile money sector

Since 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has successfully automated payments for over two million African health professionals, transitioning from cash payments to mobile...

Nations charged to tackle NTDs as a development issue 

Director in charge of the Global Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme at the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall, has emphasized the...

Gaza’s healthcare system quickly deteriorating – WHO

Sean Casey from the World Health Organization is worried about the fighting near three hospitals in Gaza. These hospitals are the last place where...

No hospital is functioning in northern Gaza – WHO

The World Health Organization reports that northern Gaza is now devoid of a functional hospital, primarily due to a shortage of fuel, staff, and...

Gaza’s hospitals operating at less than one-third capacity – WHO

Israel keeps bombing Gaza, mostly in the south at Khan Younis. Fighting has also happened in Rafah, close to the border with Egypt. At...

WHO issues worldwide warning against abuse of anti-biotics

World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning about the diminishing effectiveness of antibiotics due to their misuse, a trend that could result in...

31 infants taken out of Al-Shifa Hospital as many remain in severe condition

On Sunday, 31 babies were taken out of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Many international groups helped get the babies to safety in ambulances, even...

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