Tag: africa, COVID-19, health workers, WHO
COVID-19: 8,000 health workers infected in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said no fewer than 8,000 health workers have been infected with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Africa Region. WHO...
COVID-19 won’t go now – WHO
It is unlikely that the world can eradicate or eliminate coronavirus any time soon, a World Health Organization official said on Friday. “In our current situation, it...
COVID-19: Africa hits 500, 000 mark
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says COVID-19 infections in Africa have surpassed 500, 000 and there is concern as a growing number of countries are...
WHO: China raises eye-brow over U.S. withdrawal
…Says it undermines fight against COVID-19 The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is undermining the international fight against...
72m kids in Africa are forced into child labour – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, says no fewer than 72 million children in Africa are forced into child...
WHO issues guidance on locally made face masks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a new guidance on homemade or locally-made face masks for prevention of COVID-19. The WHO Regional Office for...
Africa’s COVID-19 cases rises, now over 175,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the number of confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Africa has risen to over 175, 000. The WHO Regional Office...
Coronavirus: WHO is China’s ‘puppet’ – Trump
President Donald Trump has lashed out again at the UN’s health body by labelling it a “puppet of China”. The comment came hours after the US...
COVID-19: Nigerian governors agree on two-week national Lock down
…WHO lends support Baring any last minute change of mind, President Muhammad Buhari, may this weekend announce a two week national lock down as recommended by all...
Coronavirus containment: WHO cites Nigeria as case study
The World Health Organization (WHO) has used Nigeria as a case study on how best to handle the spread of coronavirus across hard hit zones. Executive Director, WHO...
