By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunization strategies to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally. The paper, released in the Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER), outlines WHO’s official recommendations for the use of two immunization…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a bronze sculpture titled Shape of Space, a gift from the government of the Republic of Croatia, during a formal ceremony at WHO headquarters in Geneva. Created by renowned Croatian artist Ivan Kožarić, the sculpture pays tribute to health and care workers worldwide and honours…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have revised their joint Continental Response Plan for mpox, amid the continued spread of the viral disease across new regions in Africa and beyond. The updated strategy aims to intensify outbreak control efforts, expand vaccination coverage,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., has launched three major initiatives to enhance healthcare, education, and agriculture across Nigeria. The programs, which include free cataract surgeries, STEM education support, and agricultural training for farmers, reflect NNPC Ltd.’s commitment to improving lives and fostering national development….
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) has carried out its 2025 health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State, reinforcing its commitment to improving healthcare access for residents. According to Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the initiative is part of the company’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a significant move, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have activated the Global Health Emergency Corps (GHEC) for the first time to assist countries facing outbreaks of mpox. This initiative aims to enhance the response to health emergencies and foster collaboration among nations and health emergency networks. Established in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced a major digital health collaboration to expand the Hajj health card initiative, supporting the nearly 3 million pilgrims who participate in the annual pilgrimage. This initiative, built on WHO’s Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN), aims to enhance health care access and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Parliamentarians from around the world convened at the UNITE Global Summit in Berlin, signing a pivotal statement endorsing the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement. This collective commitment aims to enhance pandemic preparedness, response, and equitable health access globally. Ricardo Baptista Leite, President of UNITE, emphasized the vital role of parliamentarians in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Building on the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO) have released a new report offering valuable lessons and recommendations for hosting safe and healthy mega sporting events worldwide. The report, titled Changing the Game: Strengthening Health and Well-Being through Sport Events, is the…