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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...

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....

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...

Govt urged to prohibit banned toxic chemicals used in plastic toys

“We unknowingly expose our children to plastic toys contaminated with toxic chemicals, which have been prohibited worldwide since 2017. Soft plastic toys like inflatable...

COP28: WHO unveils framework for climate resilient, low carbon health systems

Responding to rapidly changing climate, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a new Operational framework for building climate resilient and low carbon health systems....

COP5: Mercury treaty makes progress on dental mercury, falls short on ending threats from toxic waste

International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) advocates from around the world at the Fifth Conference of the Parties (COP5) of the Minamata Convention on Mercury...

Foundation, partners stage 5km run advocacy against maternal mortality

Sterling One Foundation has partnered with mrh Collective, Sterling Bank Ltd and other partners to stage a five-kilometre run to stop maternal mortality in...

Amid lead-free paint campaign, SON to roll out new requirements

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has concluded plans to roll out new standard in paint production by January 2024. This is to ensure...

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Dangote to make Ogun Africa’s top cement-producing region

The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said his company returned to invest in Ogun State due to...
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Ogoniland oil resumption report to be submitted soon – Dialogue Committee

The Ogoni Dialogue Committee on the Resumption of Oil Extraction in Ogoniland has concluded its consultations and will soon...

Restoring Okomu National Park’s integrity for eco-tourism development

Okomu National Park, a biodiversity gem nestled in the Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, had...

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Dangote to make Ogun Africa’s top cement-producing region

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Ogoniland oil resumption report to be submitted soon – Dialogue Committee

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