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Global commitment on display as countries negotiate key annex to Pandemic Agreement

Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) concluded a weeklong round of negotiations on draft annex for Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS)...

WHO seeks $1bn for global health emergency response, says four in 10 cancer cases preventable

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is seeking $1 billion to respond to health emergencies worldwide. ‎‎The organisation disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday,...

WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children

Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which released a new global...

WHO urges govts to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol to save lives

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and...

What WHO Africa’s new health blueprint means for Nigeria – Experts

Health analysts say the reform agenda unveiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, signals an important shift...

WHO research shows COVID-19 vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says its new research shows up-to-date vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness. WHO said while...

WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in...

New influenza strain circulates in Europe – WHO

The early arrival of seasonal influenza has continued sweeping across Europe, with at least 27 European countries reporting “high or very high” flu activity...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...
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After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

Coalition commits to advancing climate justice in Nigeria

Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA), a coalition of civil society organisations, community groups, youth movements, researchers, and media actors,...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake,...
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