The country’s elimination of human African trypanosomiasis brings the total to 55 countries that have eliminated at least one ...

In a major breakthrough for rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis (r-HAT) treatment, in August 2024 WHO recommended fexinidazole to replace ...

Civil unrest in key endemic regions, such as the Central African Republic and southwestern Cameroon, has hindered disease ...

A comprehensive strategy that combines pharmacological advances, vector control, public outreach to raise awareness and ...

Sarah Benn loses suspension appeal The retired GP and climate activist Sarah Benn lost her High Court appeal against a misconduct finding and suspension by a medical practitioners’ tribunal over her ...

Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and the fifth worldwide, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).

IBADAN – Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicate the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the state, while warning that untreated cases could lead to loss of sight and death.

Honourable Chair, Dr Jerome Walcott,Honourable Ministers, dear colleagues and friends,Good morning, happy New Year, and welcome once again to your WHO headquarters.As you know, for me 2024 ended with ...

Leaders of Eastern and Southern African regional blocs met for an unprecedented joint summit on Saturday to find a solution to a conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwandan-backed rebels’ rapid ...

Trump suggests land justice in South Africa is a threat, but many US land seizures are all necessary and just.