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X-raying climate change impact on Nigerians’ health

For 34-year-old Mrs. Fatima Usman, the rainy season once meant hope and harvest. Living in the farmlands of Jigawa State, her family relied on...

AFIDEP unveils key findings on maternal, newborn, child health in Kenya

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) on Thursday, October 31, 2024, unveiled critical findings from its three-year initiative, the “Putting Countries Back on...

Fortification of ultra-processed foods: When more becomes harmful

Throughout history, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man...

NNPC launches free cancer screening campaign, targets 3,000 Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) through NNPC Foundation, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, is set to launch a free cancer...

Tuberculosis resurges as top infectious disease killer – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed...

CEPI’s 100-day mission to protect Africa from climate-driven epidemics – Official

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is advocating for a critical initiative to protect Africa from the risk of epidemics fueled by climate...

100-year effort sees Egypt certified malaria-free by WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million...

World Food Day: Unhealthy foods jeopardising our future, say Nigerian youths

As the world marks World Food Day on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with the theme “Right to foods for a better life and a...

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CSW: UN launches gender equality plan

The UN on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, launched a bold new action agenda to boost rights and achieve gender...
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AfDB, Eritrea sign $19.5m agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

The African Development Bank Group and Eritrea have signed an agreement for $19.5 million in grant funding for the...

HYPREP applauds centre for Ogoni hydrocarbon remediation

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has commended the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoration (CEER) for its efforts...

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CSW: UN launches gender equality plan

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AfDB, Eritrea sign $19.5m agreement for 12 MW mini-grid project

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