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UNGA: UN applauds as world leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance

Global leaders have approved a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to a clear set of...
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Jordan becomes first country in the world to eliminate leprosy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has congratulated the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for becoming the first country in the world to be officially verified...
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Bouillion fortification: For industry profit or public health interest?

Nigeria faces a triple burden of malnutrition, consisting of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition, which manifests as overweight and obesity – all of which...
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WHO prequalifies first vaccine against mpox

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the addition of the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list, marking the first vaccine against mpox to...
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BAN Toxics joins call for SDI to immediately stop production of mercury-added dental amalgam

Following the recent announcement by Southern Dental Industries Limited (SDI) that it will cease production of dental amalgam by 2028 or earlier, environmental NGO,...
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Hello world, goodbye health: Curbing Big Soda’s sportswashing at Olympics

On October 16, 2021, the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) endorsed the Olympism 365 strategy which aims to strengthen the...
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Over 6,000 people benefit from NNPC, Shell eyecare outreach in Lagos community

No fewer than 6,575 people benefitted from an eyecare outreach held in Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, from August 26...
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GCF approves $151m for AfDB’s climate resilience programme in Africa

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $151 million in financing for a major resilience programme supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The aim...
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