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World Health Day: Group urges protection of public health from climate change, plastic pollution

In the spirit of the commemoration of the World Health Day on Sunday, April 7, 2024, environmental NGO, BAN Toxics, has highlighted the urgent...

Epidemiologist underscores impact of climate change on public health in Africa

Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and Public Health Epidemiology in Nasarawa, Dr Ishaku Akyala, has underscored the impact of climate change on public health...

Expert makes case for tobacco harm reduction to enhance public health in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to prioritise public health by embracing Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) alternatives, raising awareness among the general...

Protecting biodiversity can lead to improved public health, says NCF

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says protecting biodiversity can lead to improved public health, greater resilience to natural disasters and economic growth. According to the...

WHO plans to improve health of 3b people by 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it plans to transform the future of public health by targeting three billion people by 2023. Dr Mie Okamura...

Access to sanitation, hygiene safeguards public health, says Ikeazor

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2021 Global Handwashing Day, the Minister of State, Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor, has...

Bill and Melinda Gates separation to send shock waves through worlds of philanthropy, public health

The separation of Bill and Melinda Gates, which was announced on Monday, May 3, 2021 is likely to send shock waves through the worlds...

Akwa Ibom restates commitment to tackling environmental challenges

The Commissioner for Environment in  Akwa Ibom State, Mr Charles Udoh, has restated the state government’s commitment to tackling environmental challenges in the interest...

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World Malaria Day: UK supports Nigeria’s fight against malaria with £1bn

United Kingdom has contributed about £1 billion to the global fund against malaria and other diseases in Nigeria for...
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World Malaria Day: Over half of world at risk of mosquito-borne diseases

Scientists on Thursday, April 25, 2024, warned that by the end of the century more than half of the...

China continues to battle flood in Pearl River Basin

China’s Ministry of Water Resources is intensifying precautionary measures against flooding as heavy rain continues to lash southern China. The...

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World Malaria Day: UK supports Nigeria’s fight against malaria with £1bn

United Kingdom has contributed about £1 billion to the...

World Malaria Day: Over half of world at risk of mosquito-borne diseases

Scientists on Thursday, April 25, 2024, warned that by...
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