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Robert Egbe: Tobacco industry’s deadly, discredited ‘Harm Reduction’ trick

Despite the millions of people its products kill every year, and the thousands more whose health is destroyed, the tobacco industry is aggressively lobbying governments...

Nigeria declares malaria elimination as key priority

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. With efforts focused on...

AfDB to address hazardous chemicals in Africa’s least developed countries

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an initiative aimed at tackling the challenge of hazardous chemicals in 11 Least Developed Countries (LDCs)...

‘Libreville commitment’ adopted towards elimination of mercury-containing skin-lightening cosmetics in Africa

A high-level regional meeting in Libreville, Gabon, brought together African ministers, international experts and civil society leaders to address the public health and environmental...

U.S. withdrawal from WHO, threat to global, Nigeria’s health governance – Experts

A General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, says Nigeria faces critical health challenges that demand immediate and sustained action to bridge funding gaps amid global...

WHO certifies Georgia malaria-free

Following a nearly century-long effort, Georgia has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO). With the announcement, made on Thursday, January 23,...

AU Commission decries U.S. withdrawal from WHO

Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki, has expressed dismay over announcement by the U.S. to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The U.S. President,...

Withdrawal of U.S. from WHO could affect Nigeria’s health sector – Stakeholders

Health experts and stakeholders in Nigeria have warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) could significantly affect Nigeria’s health...

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GCF kicks off first Board meeting of 2025

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) will host the 41st meeting of the GCF Board (B.41) in Songdo, Incheon, Republic...
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Lagos governor urges residents to pay land use charge for more infrastructure

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appealed to the state residents to pay land use charge to enable...

Dar es Salaam Declaration: Africa’s milestone on universal energy access

"No industry can grow, industrialise or be competitive in the dark," Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President and Chairman of the...

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