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Concern as cholera spreads in Mozambique

A cholera outbreak in the central and northern parts of Mozambique has infected more than 1,300 people, killing 16 others in February alone, while...

Michael Simire - February 24, 2023

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Gabon, Jamaica, Sri Lanka unite to fight hazardous skin lightening products

The governments of Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka have joined forces to fight back against damaging beauty practices, launching a joint $14 million project...

Michael Simire - February 23, 2023

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Benefits of SSB tax outweigh other considerations – Expert

Pharmacist, Barnabas Yahaya, is Provider Behaviour Change Officer with Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria. He is a member of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition which comprises of...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2023

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WHO announces outbreak of cholera in 23 countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, February 10, 2023, announced the outbreak of cholera in 23 countries, warning that 20 more countries sharing...

Michael Simire - February 10, 2023

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Food crisis: FAO, IMF, others call for continued global urgent action

The World Bank Group (WBG), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organisation (WTO) and World Food...

Michael Simire - February 9, 2023

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COVID-19: Nigeria yet to meet 70% vaccination target

The Federal Government says the country has only vaccinated 68 per cent of it’s COVID-19 eligible population. The government in 2021, said it had invested much...

Michael Simire - February 9, 2023

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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...

Michael Simire - February 5, 2023

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UN agencies welcome 12 African countries pledge to end AIDS

UN agencies have welcomed a pledge by 12 African countries to end AIDS in children by 2030, announced on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at...

Michael Simire - February 2, 2023

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