Dealing with Childhood Obesity
Adolescent and Youth Health

Dealing with Childhood Obesity

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity rates in the world have tripled since 1975...
Quit Misusing Antimalarials- Malaria Parasites Love It
Infections

Quit Misusing Antimalarials- Malaria Parasites Love It

Mama Chima noticed her son had been sleeping since he returned from school one Monday evening. Chima...
Treating children for worms yields long-term benefits, says new study
Misc

Treating children for worms yields long-term benefits, says new study

Children who receive sustained treatment against common parasitic infections grow up to achieve a hi...
Borno and WHO Partner to Control Seasonal Malaria Infection
Misc

Borno and WHO Partner to Control Seasonal Malaria Infection

Borno State government in Nigeria has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Health and the World He...
WHO Calls for Zero Tobacco Use in Children and Young People
Misc

WHO Calls for Zero Tobacco Use in Children and Young People

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to help th...
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Advocating for Dignity, Rights, and Empowerment for Women
Women’s Health

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Advocating for Dignity, Rights, and Empowerment for Women

May 28 each year is Menstrual hygiene day when healthcare professionals and public health experts ra...
Start early, start strong: The WHO recommends more physical activity for children under 5 years
Misc

Start early, start strong: The WHO recommends more physical activity for children under 5 years

The World Health Organisation has issued new guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour an...