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European Region reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

According to an analysis by WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 127,350 measles cases were reported in the European Region for 2024,...

Michael Simire - March 14, 2025

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UNICEF calls for synergy among govt agencies to avoid duplication in WASH projects

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged government agencies to collaborate and optimise resources effectively and prevent duplication in WASH projects across Kano,...

Michael Simire - March 14, 2025

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Life expectancy in Nigeria at 54.6 years, below global average – Report

The 2024 State of the Nation Report indicates that life expectancy in Nigeria, though improving, remains below the global average at 54.6 years. According to...

Michael Simire - March 11, 2025

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World Obesity Day: CAPPA renews call for healthy food policies

To commemorate World Obesity Day (WOD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call for comprehensive healthy food policies to strengthen local diets...

Michael Simire - March 4, 2025

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Why communication targeting polio vaccine acceptance among rural populations tend to fail

My engagements with rural communities in Nigeria have shown that the state and non-state actors have not effectively communicated the polio vaccine in a...

Michael Simire - February 28, 2025

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FCTC anniversary: CAPPA urges govt to escalate enforcement of tobacco control laws

As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention of Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation...

Michael Simire - February 26, 2025

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ICCD 2025: Second-hand smoke and childhood cancer

This year’s International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) themed “Inspiring Action" reminds us that childhood cancer remains a tragic reality for many families. The most...

Michael Simire - February 24, 2025

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Saudi Arabia commits $500m to global polio eradication effort

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday, February 24, 2025, reaffirmed its $500 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in a signing...

Michael Simire - February 24, 2025

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