The World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have joined forces to strengthen Sudan’s ailing health system. A recent agreement worth US$82 million aims to enhance access to essential health services for over 8 million vulnerable individuals in Sudan. The country’s health system […]
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WHO Approves Breakthrough Diagnostic Test for Malaria Treatment
In a significant milestone for global health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. This test is crucial in safely administering WHO-recommended treatments to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria infection. Every year, malaria claims the lives of approximately […]
WHO’s Disease Detectives: Uncovering Hidden Health Threats
The World Health Organization (WHO) receives a staggering 100,000 signals every month, each one a potential warning sign of a looming health threat, outbreak, or pandemic. But how do scientists and WHO experts sift through these signals to identify the real dangers? Imagine a local hospital suddenly overflowing with patients, […]
WHO Reflects on 2024: A Year of Breakthroughs and Challenges in Global Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its annual recap of the year’s major milestones, achievements, and challenges in global health. 2024 was marked by significant progress in tackling long-standing health issues, as well as emerging concerns that require continued attention. Several WHO Member States achieved impressive milestones, including the […]
Controversy Erupts Over President Nana Addo’s Commissioning of Ashanti Regional 250-Bed Hospital in Sewua
In a dramatic turn of events, the recent commissioning of the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, Bosomtwe District, by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on January 4th, 2025, has sparked significant controversy. The Office of Dr. Said Deraz, Group Chairman of Euroget De-Invest S.A., has raised serious concerns regarding […]