In a landmark move to combat the Sudan strain of the deadly Ebola virus, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international bodies, has launched a groundbreaking vaccine trial aimed at curbing the spread of the disease. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the global fight … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is grappling with a critical financial crisis as the U.S. withdrawal from the global health body looms large. The atmosphere at WHO’s headquarters in Geneva was fraught with concern as the Executive Board convened on Monday to discuss the fallout from the U.S. decision, initially ordered by former President Donald … Read more
The United Nations’ Yemen mediator, Hans Grundberg, arrived in the capital, Sanaa, on Monday in a bid to ease escalating tensions. This is his first visit in nearly two years. The visit follows intense Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Houthi strongholds in the past two weeks. These strikes were a response to the Iran-backed Houthi … Read more
In response to the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China, the Nigerian government has heightened border checks for passengers arriving from the country. HMPV, a respiratory virus, has been primarily affecting children under the age of 24 and causes symptoms such as fever, cough, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. The outbreak … Read more