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Group urges enforcement of phase-out deadline on mercury-containing dental amalgam

Environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics, has called the attention of regulators to enforce the phase-out deadline on the use of mercury in dental restorative...

Michael Simire - June 9, 2023

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Experts urge cross-sectoral ways to mobilise domestic resources for reproductive health in Eastern Africa

Integrating population, health and environment policies and programmes can offer solutions for African governments who urgently need to invest more in healthcare provision in...

Michael Simire - June 2, 2023

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Tobacco kills 8m people globally every year, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health challenges the world has ever faced, killing more than...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2023

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On World No Tobacco Day, pressure mounts to make Big Tobacco pay

As the global community commemorates the World No Tobacco Day, tobacco control groups – Corporate Accountability and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2023

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Tobacco use kills more than 1,200 Fijians per year – Ministry

Over 1,200 people in Fiji die from tobacco use every year, causing an economic loss of millions of dollars due to healthcare costs and...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2023

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WHO urges govts to stop subsidising life-threatening tobacco crops

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments to stop subsidising tobacco farming. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, made the call on Friday, May...

Michael Simire - May 26, 2023

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WHO, Africa inaugurate initiative to tackle climate change-related challenges

As the 76th World Health Assembly continues in Geneva, Switzerland, African governments, represented by Ministers of Health, have launched a regional initiative to tackle health...

Michael Simire - May 25, 2023

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Nigeria SSB tax: Starting early is key to healthy citizenry

As Nigeria grapples with the steady increase in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), the role of sugary drinks as a contributing factor to this trend cannot be ignored. The Nigerian government's implementation of a tax...

Michael Simire - May 22, 2023

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