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WaterAid calls for urgent action on menstrual health equity

Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, Evelyn Mere, has called for urgent action to promote menstrual health equity in Nigeria. She made the call in a...

Michael Simire - May 28, 2025

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20m Nigerians live with mental health issues, says WHO

A report by the World Health Organisation says 20 million Nigerians, representing 20 per cent of the country’s population, live with mental health conditions. Dr...

Michael Simire - May 28, 2025

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Hypertension: Case for sodium consumption regulation, healthier diets

World Hypertension Day is observed annually in May, serving as a reminder of the importance of blood pressure awareness and management. This global health...

Michael Simire - May 27, 2025

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Gates Foundation grants firm $5m to boost child health in Africa

As part of the global health movement to expand affordable access to high-quality medicines, the Gates Foundation has awarded a $5 million grant to...

Michael Simire - May 21, 2025

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Global leaders reaffirm WHO support with $170m

World leaders have pledged an additional $170 million to the World Health Organisation (WHO) during a high-level pledging event at the 78th World Health...

Michael Simire - May 21, 2025

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Four countries recognised with life-saving trans fat elimination policies

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised four countries – the Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Norway, the Sultanate of Oman and the...

Michael Simire - May 20, 2025

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WHO member states adopt new pandemic treaty

Member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, adopted a new pandemic treaty aimed at avoiding the panic and...

Michael Simire - May 20, 2025

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WHO annual assembly opens, pandemic treaty on agenda

The World Health Organisation (WHO) opened its Annual Assembly in Geneva on Monday, May 19, 2025, with a key focus on the formal adoption...