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Polio cases in Nigeria up 400% over last year

Polio cases in Nigeria up 400% over last year

The World Health Organization said on Monday that polio cases in Nigeria are up 400% over last year, with 43 reported cases this year as opposed to 11 last year. The WHO says that polio now affects eight ... continue
WHO Says One-Third Of Malaria Cases Will Be Eradicated In 10 Years

WHO Says One-Third Of Malaria Cases Will Be Eradicated In 10 Years

The World Health Organization on Monday announced that they are one step closer to eliminating one-third of all worldwide malaria cases over the next 10 years. According to the agency one-third of the 108 countries who are experiencing a ... continue
Swine Flu: Pandemic Alert Level 5 Issued by World Health Organization

Swine Flu: Pandemic Alert Level 5 Issued by World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has risen the Pandemic alert level to 5 in response to the recent outbreak and rapid spread of the swine flu in North America and around the world. The WHO urges all countries ... continue
Swine Flu Update: World Health Org. Issues Phase 4 Pandemic Alert

Swine Flu Update: World Health Org. Issues Phase 4 Pandemic Alert

This just in - officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a press conference today that they have raised the Swine Flu Pandemic Alert level to 4. Swine Flu Pandemic Alert Level 4 Explanation of the Swine ... continue
WHO Warns Swine Flu Outbreak Could become Worldwide Pandemic

WHO Warns Swine Flu Outbreak Could become Worldwide Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has put the world on alert and is urging countries globally to boost up their surveillance of flu-like symptoms and pneumonia. The swine flu has pandemic potential because so little is known ... continue