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  The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday launched a first ever global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer, focusing on three key steps of vaccination, screening and treatment. WHO in a statement on its website said that successful implementation of all three steps could reduce more than 40 per cent of new cases of the disease and five million related deaths by 2050. Cervical cancer is a preventable disease and it is also curable if detected early and adequately treated. "Today's development represents a historic milestone because it marks the first time that 194 countries commit to eliminating cancer – following adoption of a resolution at this year's World Health Assembly. "Meeting the following targets by 2030 will place all countries on the path toward elimination: 90 per cent of girls fully vaccinated with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine by 15 years of age. "Seventy per cent.
  WHO establishes "Council on Economics of Health for All"
  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a new Council on the Economics of Health for All to put "Health for All" at the centre for value creation and economic growth. The information is in a statement from WHO headquarters in Geneva on Friday. It stated that the council would be led by economists and health experts. According to the statement, the Council will also comprise health experts who will focus on investments in health and achieving sustainable, inclusive and innovation-led economic growth. The statement quoted the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, as saying "the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the consequences of chronic under-investment in public health. Ghebreyesus, who made the announcement on the final day of the resumed 73rd World Health Assembly on Friday, said "we don't just need more investment; we must also rethink how we value health.'' The council is chaired by noted economist Professor Mazzucato, Professor of.
  Global measles deaths increased by 50 per cent from 2016 to 2019, claiming over 207,500 lives in 2019, WHO said in a statement issued from its headquarters on Thursday in Geneva citing figures from a joint report it published with the US Centre for Disease Control (CDC). "Measles killed an estimated 207,500 people in 2019 after a decade-long failure to reach optimal vaccination coverage, resulting in the highest number of cases for 23 years. "The death toll in 2019 was 50 per cent higher than a historic low reached in 2016, and all WHO regions saw an increase in cases, adding up to a global total of 869,770. "This year, there have been fewer cases, but the COVID-19 pandemic has further set back vaccination efforts, with more than 94 million people at risk of missing measles vaccines in 26 countries that have paused their vaccination campaigns, including many countries with.
  The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have called for urgent actions to protect most vulnerable children from deadly measles and polio epidemics as COVID-19 disrupts immunisations. The UN agencies made the call in a statement posted on WHO website. According the statement, the agencies have issued an urgent call to action as COVID-19 continues to disrupt immunisation services worldwide, leaving millions of vulnerable children at heightened risk of preventable childhood diseases. "The two organisations estimate that 655 million dollars (400 million dollars for polio and 255 million dollars for measles) are needed to address dangerous immunity gaps in non-Gavi eligible countries and target age groups.'' The statement quoted Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General as saying, "COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on health services and in particular immunisation services worldwide. "But unlike with COVID, we have the tools and knowledge to stop diseases such as.
  COVID-19 Abuja, Nov. 3, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa says there are over 43,000 COVID-19 deaths on the African continent. The UN health agency gave the update on its regional official Twitter account @WHOAFRO. The New Agency of Nigeria reports that the number of deaths increased to 43,000 as at Nov. 3 against 41,000 as at Oct. 26. Also, the numbers of recoveries have increased from 1.3 million in Oct. 26 to 1.4 million as at Nov. 3, according to the figures on the WHO dashboard. The dashboard shows that the number of confirmed cases still remains over 1.7 million. Meanwhile, in a statement posted on WHO website, the Emergency Committee on COVID-19 met on Oct. 29 to review the situation and progress made on the temporary recommendations. They advised that the pandemic still constituted a public health emergency of international concern and urged a.
  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the need for effective COVID-19 prevention plans as countries reopen their economies and borders. Its Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, gave the advice during a news briefing from Geneva on Monday. Ghebreyesus said he had observed the eagerness of countries to "get their economies going again", eight months into the coronavirus pandemic. According to him, if countries are serious about opening, they must prioritise suppression of transmission and safety of lives. He warned that opening up without efficient and effective prevention measures in place was "a recipe for disaster". Ghebreyesus said this might seem an impossible balance, but it could be done if countries were in control of transmission. "The more control they have, the more they can open. The reality is that coronavirus spreads easily. "It can be fatal for people of all ages and most people remain susceptible. "To control transmission, it is essential.
  COVID-19: Nigeria working with WHO, others on vaccines, treatment
  The Federal Government says the nation is working with the World Health Organisation (WHO), GAVI and others on therapeutics and vaccines against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 59th joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19. Ehanire said that Nigeria had as of August, 19, 2020, crossed the 50,000 landmark and recorded 50,488 COVID-19 cases, this was out of 366,244 samples tested so far, of which 37,304 persons were successfully treated and discharged. "We have sadly had 985 fatalities, which is also a reminder to us all, that COVID-19 has not abated. "Male preponderance remains high, with more infections in the age group below 50 years, but more fatalities in the higher age brackets and among the vulnerable with comorbidities. "The changing dynamics of the virus and the disease make it necessary for.
  No fewer than 818 million children globally lack basic handwashing facilities in their schools, putting them at increased risk of COVID-19 pandemic and other transmittable diseases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) made this known in a joint report made available on Thursday. This is part of the report, a Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), which showed that 43 per cent of schools around the world lacked access to basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019. "Around 818 million children lack basic handwashing facilities at their schools, which puts them at increased risk of COVID-19 and other transmittable diseases. "More than one third of these children (295 million) are from sub-Saharan Africa. "In the least developed countries, seven out of 10 schools lacked basic handwashing facilities and half of schools lacked basic sanitation and water services," it said. According to the report, other key.