WHO prequalifies first self-test for hepatitis C virus
By: Henrietta Afful The World Health Organization (WHO), has approved the first self-test for hepatitis C virus (HCV), marking a pivotal moment in the effort to increase access to testing and diagnosis. This development is expected to boost global initiatives aimed at eliminating hepatitis C. The latest product from OraSure Technologies, the OraQuick HCV Self-Test, […]
More than 3 million deaths due to alcohol and drug use; Men remain most affected – WHO
By: Henrietta Afful A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), underscores the impact of alcohol consumption and psychoactive drug use on global mortality. According to the findings of the report, alcohol consumption led to approximately 2.6 million deaths annually, making up 4.7% of all deaths globally. In addition, psychoactive drug use was responsible […]
Nigeria is first country to receive MenFive, Vaccine for meningococcus C outbreak
Nigeria has become the first country to receive the new MenFive vaccine from the Gavi-funded global stockpile, with a shipment delivered by UNICEF arriving. Doses will be used to respond to an on-going meningococcus C outbreak, targeting to vaccinate around a million children in six local government areas in Jigawa state: Babura, Birniwa, Gagarawa, Gumel, […]
Working under the sun causes 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer – WHO, ILO
By: Henrietta Afful A joint report released by the World Health Organization, WHO, and the International Labour Organization, ILO, says nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by working under the sun. The report, released on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, said outdoor workers carry a large and increasing burden of non-melanoma […]
