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WHO alerts Africa to rising cancer mortality rate in region

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Africa to take urgent measures against the increasing rate of cancer mortality in the region. WHO has projected...

Michael Simire - February 4, 2024

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Tobacco kills 8m people globally every year, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health challenges the world has ever faced, killing more than...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2023

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WHO predicts 94% decrease of COVID-19 deaths in Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted a 94 per cent decrease in COVID-19 deaths in Africa compared to 2021. That’s down from a “catastrophically...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2022

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Malaria remains significant public health threat, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge with about 95 per cent estimated 228 million cases occurring...

admin - April 25, 2022

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About 190,000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa if not controlled, WHO warns

Eighty-three thousand to 190,000 people in Africa could die of COVID-19 and 29 million to 44 million could get infected in the first year...

Michael Simire - May 7, 2020

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GenderMarch 10, 2025

IWD 2025: How six women are helping their communities adapt to climate change

As the planet warms, the fallout from climate change – from droughts, to floods, to superstorms – is getting...

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Renewable EnergyMarch 10, 2025

Minister seeks U.S. collaboration with Africa to end energy poverty

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, says there is a need to strengthen collaboration between the U.S. and...

CoverMarch 10, 2025

Groups condemn govt’s bid to import EU waste, urge focus on local management

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have strongly condemned the Federal Government’s bid to import non-hazardous waste from the...

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GenderMarch 10, 2025

IWD 2025: How six women are helping their communities adapt to climate change

As the planet warms, the fallout from climate change...

Renewable EnergyMarch 10, 2025

Minister seeks U.S. collaboration with Africa to end energy poverty

The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, says there...