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Measles Outbreak Hits 340 Children in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been hit by a measles outbreak, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting Saturday that more than 340 cases have so far been recorded in seven districts. WHO head in Zimbabwe, Custodia Mandlhate said most of the cases were among...
Nigeria Declared Free of Guinea Worm
Former Nigerian Head of State and chairman of the international NGO Global 2000, General Yakubu Gowon, has declared Nigeria free from the scourge of guinea worm disease. Speaking during a courtesy call on the governor of Niger State in northern Nigeria...
Equatorial Guinea Health And Welfare Ministry Embarks on Vaccination Campaign
The Equatorial Guinean Health and Welfare ministry has launched a vaccination campaign against diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, tetanus, measles and poliomyelitis. The three-day operation targets children aged 0 to 5 years and pregnant women....
Ivorian Muslims Unhappy with Age Limits Imposed for 2009 Hajj
The Ivorian Muslim community has denounced the imposition of an age limit excluding many people who would like to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam. During a meeting on the 2009 Hajj, the country’s Supreme Council of Imams (COSIM) said the age criteria...
World Health Organisation Outlines Steps to Curb the Spread of Swine Flu in Senegal’s Schools
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has outlined a host of steps to curb the spread of swine flu in Senegal’s schools where the H1N1 virus may find breeding grounds for transmission. “Schools should also promote hygiene and respiratory etiquette...
World Health Organisation Urges Mauritius Government to Tackle Growing Violence in Schools
According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) violence in Mauritian schools and other learning institutions have taken such high proportions that the government should take immediate steps to put a break to this phenomenon. The report which...
Government of Mauritius Orders 2.5 Million Doses of Vaccine Against the H1N1 Virus
The Mauritian government has ordered 2.5 million doses of vaccine against the HINI Flu virus from the World Health Organisation (WHO) after having initially placed an order of one million vaccines two weeks ago. Sources at the Ministry of Health here...
Diabetes Mortality Rate in Mauritius Increases 700% in 3 Years
The number of death in Mauritius due to diabetes has increased by 700% in the last three years according to a 4th survey which the Ministry of Health has just carried out. Rajesh Jeetah, Health Minister made the declaration during the signing ceremony...
