Largest conference on global fight to end malaria gets underway in Senegal
Prof. Omar Gaye, Chair of the MIM organizing committee and Head of the Department of Parasitology of the Faculty of...
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
In Nigeria, WHO DG says countries cannot afford not to invest in their health systems
As his visit to Nigeria ends, WHO DG drums support for universal health coverage and health workers in crisis situations...
Read moreGovernment pledges actions on neurodevelopment disorders in Nigeria
Nigeria will soon have a National Strategy for Neurodevelopment disorders The Nigerian government has said it is prepared to take...
Read moreBreastfeeding improves IQ, school readiness and attendance – WHO
WHO and UNICEF unveil practical steps countries should take to protect, promote and support breastfeeding According to the World Health...
Read moreGates Foundation announces Africa-focused grant opportunities
Over 1300 grants have been awarded to researchers in 65 countries including Africa. The foundation now wants to award more...
Read moreNigeria aims to achieve universal health coverage through primary health centers
Nigerian government believes the country can achieve universal health coverage by leveraging on the platform provided by primary healthcare centers...
Read moreAfrican researchers can apply for Merck Hypertension and Diabetes Awards 2018
Merck Foundation, the Philanthropic arm of Merck, today announced the Call for application for Merck Diabetes and Hypertension awards 2018,...
Read moreAfrica is particularly vulnerable to an increased risk of Yellow fever outbreaks – WHO DG
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has revealed that the world is facing an increased risk of Yellow fever outbreaks and...
Read moreSenegal is hosting MIMS Pan-African Malaria Conference next week
From April 15 - 20, Senegal's capital city of Dakar will be hosting the 7th Pan African Malaria Conference. The...
Read moreWhat you need to know about Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemic Strategy for Africa
This morning in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is joining representatives...
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