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EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar...

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...

Govt urges effective hand washing to curtail spread of diseases

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for effective hand washing practice to curtail the spread of diseases in the country. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister...

Heat wave: Experts proffer measures to prevent diseases

Health experts in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states have proffered solutions to prevent and contain diseases associated with the current heat waves. They spoke in...

Govt says 25% of diseases in Nigeria caused by mycotoxins

The Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, has said that 25 per cent of diseases in Nigeria are caused by mycotoxins. Ikeazor said this...

Environmental sanitation key requirement for prevention of diseases – NYSC

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has identified environmental sanitation as one of the key requirements for...

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‘Restoring Land, Restoring Hope’ announced as theme for landmark UN land conference

Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Thursday, February 5, announced the theme of the...
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EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with modern methods to protect wetlands, marking World Wetlands Day 2026...

How to get involved in UN World Wildlife Day 2026 – CITES

The countdown is officially on: in just one month, the world will come together to celebrate United Nations World...

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‘Restoring Land, Restoring Hope’ announced as theme for landmark UN land conference

Mongolia and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification...

EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with...
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