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SustyVibes’ Masterclass Series targets young professionals

Young professionals and students interested in building competency in sustainable development and effective communication will this month be hosted to a Masterclass Series courtesy of SustyVibes. The...

admin - August 7, 2019

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FAO seeks govt policies to make African farmers climate-resilient

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has solicited assistance to African farmers to enable them to cope with the threats of climate change. In a statement on...

admin - August 6, 2019

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New machine reduces cancer treatment time in Abuja hospital

A new cancer treatment machine recently installed at the National Hospital Abuja will reduce patient’s treatment waiting time from 16 minutes to two minutes, the Chief...

admin - August 4, 2019

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Tobacco control community honours Adewole, Irukera, others

Nigeria’s tobacco control community on Monday, July 29, 2019 held a Thank You Dinner to honour lawmakers and public officials who played crucial roles that led...

admin - July 30, 2019

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25 cases of flesh-eating bacteria reported in Thailand

Thailand’s Nan Hospital said on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 that 25 cases of flesh-eating bacteria, necrotising fasciitis, were diagnosed in July, with one patient seriously ill...

admin - July 25, 2019

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Nigeria drafts policy to phase down dental amalgam use

Nigeria’s efforts to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds has received a boost, thanks to the...

admin - July 24, 2019

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Biosafety agency warns against unauthorised importation of GM grains

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has warned against the importation of genetically modified grains without the agency’s permit. Dr Rufus Ebegba, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, NBMA, stated...

admin - July 23, 2019

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World Drug Day: UNODC says relevant institutions must provide integrated solutions

The United Nations office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says providing effective response to the world drug problem require synergy between institutions of criminal justice, health...

admin - June 26, 2019

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