The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a comprehensive plan to tackle the growing threat of dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviruses, which pose a risk to over four billion people worldwide ¹. The Global Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRP) aims to reduce the burden of disease, suffering, and […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use. The Alinity m MPXV assay, manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc., has been listed under the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, paving the way for improved global access to mpox testing. This development is crucial in […]

In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cervical cancer, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that a fourth human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine product, Cecolin, has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule ¹. This milestone decision is based on new data that meets the criteria set out […]

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of Ghana is championing a transformative initiative with the launch of the Revalidation program, “Your Pathway to Excellence.” This initiative, in partnership with the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom, is part of the project titled, “Strengthening the ability of the Nursing and Midwifery Council […]

Accra, Ghana – The Lions International District 418 is set to make a significant impact in the community with their upcoming District Vision Project. Scheduled from October 7th to 10th, this initiative will provide free cataract surgery and conduct a vision awareness campaign at the Save the Nation Sight Clinic […]