Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

WHO Assembly Heads of state adopt coronavirus consensus

Health May 22
The World Health Organisation (WHO)has concluded its assembly with participants signing up to a historic consensus resolution on COVID-19 and the way ahead. The Assembly discussed lessons, challenges and collective next steps to tackle the pandemic.
Flavivirus which cause yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes
WHO warns of yellow fever outbreak in Ethiopia
Health Apr 23
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a yellow fever outbreak in Ethiopia.
Ghana's coronavirus case count has increased to 1,154 with 120 recoveries
120 recoveries as Ghana’s coronavirus cases rise to 1154
Health Apr 22
Ghana's coronavirus case count has increased to 1,154 with 120 recoveries, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Former Director-General of Ghana Health Service, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa
Lockdown lifted: Akufo-Addo ‘disappointed’ us, we expected a total lockdown – Health expert
Health Apr 21
Many health professionals have expressed their disappointment at President Akufo-Addo’s lifting of the 3-week partial lockdown in Greater Accra, Kumasi and Kasoa on Sunday, April 19.
Lockdown: Government lifts ban on movement
Lockdown: Ghana Government Lifts Ban on Movement
Health Apr 19
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lifted restrictions imposed on the movement of persons within some parts of Greater Accra, Tema, Kasoa and Greater Kumasi.
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Africa's coronavirus cases pass 20,000 mark after deaths hit 1,000
Health Apr 19
Confirmed cases of coronavirus passed the 20,000 marks barely 24-hours after the deaths topped 1,000. This is according to tallies from the John Hopkins University tracker.
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Congo records second Ebola death - WHO
African Diaspora Health Apr 12
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded a second Ebola death in days following more than six weeks without a new case, the World Health Organization said on Sunday.