Health

Health

WHO: 25 countries to add malaria vaccines to immunisation by 2025

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that up to 25 countries are expected to include malaria vaccines in their childhood immunisation programmes by...
Michael Simire -
Health

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 -
Health

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 -
Health

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 -
Health

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 -
Health

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 -
Health

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 -
Health

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 -
1...262728...271Page 27 of 271

Latest news

Disaster Risk Management

HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img
Water & Sanitation

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...
Waste Management

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

Must read

Disaster Risk Management

HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...
Water & Sanitation

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

Agric & Biotech

GMOs: Biosafety agency assures on health, environment safety

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has assured Nigerians...
admin -
Oil & Gas

NEITI calls for transparency to unlock Nigeria’s energy potential

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has emphasised...
Michael Simire -
Agric & Biotech

Kenya urged to adopt climate-smart seeds to boost food security

Kenyan farmers should adopt seed varieties that are resilient to...
admin -