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Expert makes case for tobacco harm reduction to enhance public health in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to prioritise public health by embracing Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) alternatives, raising awareness among the general...

Michael Simire - December 22, 2023

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SRADev, NAFDAC seek avenues for regulation of mercury in skin lightening creams

“Creams are good to be used to elevate the body texture but, currently, we have observed another wave of colonialisation where skin lightening cream...

Michael Simire - December 14, 2023

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Climate and health: Building consensus on unified approach for post-COP28 action

It is often said that environment and health are two sides of the same coin. The interdependence between environment and health cannot be ignored...

Michael Simire - December 4, 2023

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UK commits £100m to vulnerable countries tackling climate change

The UK Government has made commitments to help vulnerable countries strengthen their resilience to the increasingly frequent and severe effects of climate change at...

Michael Simire - December 3, 2023

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World AIDS Day: DevComs urges stakeholders on renewed commitment

As the world marks the 35th annual World AIDS Day on Friday, December 1, 2023, DevComs Network has called on all stakeholders to renew...

Michael Simire - December 1, 2023

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WHO’s malaria report spotlights growing threat of climate change

Despite strides in expanding access to insecticide-treated nets and medicines to help prevent malaria in young children and pregnant women, more people were getting...

Michael Simire - December 1, 2023

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Zambia to phase out dental amalgam, end childhood lead poisoning

An appeal by the Executive Director and National Lead Elimination Advisor, Children's Environmental Health Foundation (CEHF), Michael Musenga, to the President of Zambia, Mr....

Michael Simire - November 25, 2023

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COP28: Climate change an urgent threat to pregnant women and children – UN

Pregnant women, babies and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention, according to a Call for Action released on Tuesday, November...

Michael Simire - November 21, 2023

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