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WHO honours African American woman whose cells were used to achieve medical breakthrough researches

WHO honours African American woman whose cells were used to achieve medical breakthrough researches

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has honoured Henrietta Lacks, recognising the world-changing legacy of the black woman whose cancer cells were tak [...]
WHO endorses use of world’s first malaria vaccine in Africa

WHO endorses use of world’s first malaria vaccine in Africa

The World Health Organization has recommended the widespread rollout of the first malaria vaccine for children in Africa. Tedros Ghebreyesus, direc [...]
WHO DG accuses China of delaying investigative visit to Wuhan

WHO DG accuses China of delaying investigative visit to Wuhan

Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has accused Chinese authorities of delaying a planned visit by a team [...]
19 Covid-19 vaccines in clinical trials – WHO

19 Covid-19 vaccines in clinical trials – WHO

The World Health Organisation says there are 19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzav [...]
Trump finally terminates US relationship with WHO

Trump finally terminates US relationship with WHO

United States President Donald Trump says the country is terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). As its feud with th [...]
Despite WHO directive, NAFDAC to continue hydroxychloroquine trial

Despite WHO directive, NAFDAC to continue hydroxychloroquine trial

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will continue hydroxychloroquine clinical trials for COVID-19 treatm [...]
WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization (WHO) has suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in solidarity trial for the treatment of COVID-19, over safety concern [...]
WHO supports Madagascar’s herbal remedy, to sign confidentiality clause with the country

WHO supports Madagascar’s herbal remedy, to sign confidentiality clause with the country

World Health Organisation, WHO has finally declared support for the Madagascan covid-19 herbal medication and has started working with the country to [...]
Over 100 countries demand probe into origins of coronavirus in China

Over 100 countries demand probe into origins of coronavirus in China

More than 100 countries are supporting a draft resolution at the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) calling for an independent investigation into the or [...]
Burundi sends WHO officials in the country packing

Burundi sends WHO officials in the country packing

Burundi has ordered the expulsion of the country’s top World Health Organisation representative and three other experts coordinating the coronavirus r [...]
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