Tag:World Health Organisation (WHO)

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The trophies of smoking – gone with a puff!

The atmosphere was dense. This was not the first time I was visiting T-Jay at the hospital, in fact, it had become a daily...

Michael Simire - December 24, 2021

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Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns

As many friends and families consider whether to celebrate Christmas together, World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a reminder on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, that...

Michael Simire - December 23, 2021

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WHO warns against blanket boosters as vaccine inequity persists

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, warned that blanket COVID-19 vaccine booster programmes could prolong the pandemic and increase inequity. WHO...

Michael Simire - December 23, 2021

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Ebonyi First Lady launches state clean cooking programme

The wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Rachael Umahi, in collaboration with the International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED) and with...

Michael Simire - December 21, 2021

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Omicron cases now in 89 countries, doubling three days in areas with local spread – WHO

The Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas...

Michael Simire - December 19, 2021

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Nigerian, Ayoade Alakija, appointed WHO special envoy

Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has appointed Dr. Ayoade Alakija as WHO Special Envoy for the Access to...

Michael Simire - December 17, 2021

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WHO urges Europeans to keep vigilant eye on COVID-19 spread during holidays

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Europeans to keep a vigilant eye on the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they round out...

Michael Simire - December 16, 2021

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Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Omicron variant is spreading faster than other variants as it is now present in 77 countries. WHO...

Michael Simire - December 15, 2021

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