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Traditional ruler tasks Nasarawa residents on clean environment

A first-class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Halilu Bala-Usman, on Friday, August 24, 2018 urged residents in the state to always keep their...

Congo approves four more experimental Ebola treatments as cases rise

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved four more experimental treatments against the deadly Ebola virus, the health ministry said, as it races to contain...

Uganda opens Ebola treatment units at border with DRC

Uganda has opened two Ebola treatment units in the border districts with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a World Health Organisation (WHO) official said. Yonas...

West Africa moves to tackle vector-borne diseases

Bothered by the threat posed by vector-borne diseases to the socio-economic development of the region, West African countries have adopted a campaign by which...

Tanzania on high risk of Ebola outbreak

A Tanzanian government senior official said on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 that Tanzania was on high risk of Ebola outbreak. The Ebola Virus Disease killed...

Quitting smoking may lead to weight gains, but will reduce risk of death – Study

Quitting smoking may cause you to gain weight and initially lead to a higher risk of diabetes, but it will reduce the chances of...

Congo battles to contain Ebola outbreak in conflict zone

Authorities in troubled eastern Congo are battling against multiple militia groups and a deteriorating security situation in their efforts to respond to an Ebola...

World Mosquito Day: U.S. reaches 570m people in 24 countries

On World Mosquito Day, the U.S. Government says it has reached 570 million people in 24 “malaria endemic” countries with malaria treatment and prevention services. The U.S....

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have...
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International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr. Friday Oku, President...

Onuigbo hails Tinubu’s reforms, backs Regional Development Commissions as path to national growth

The member representing the South East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Sam Ifeanyi...

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Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

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International Waste Pickers’ Day: Pickers seek recognition for sustainable development

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