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WHO tells Europe to ‘act now’ as COVID-19 cases triple

The European offices of the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that Coronavirus (COVID-19) case counts has tripled across Europe in the last six weeks. This...

Zoonotic diseases increase by 63% in Africa – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is facing a growing risk of outbreaks caused by zoonotic pathogens, such as monkeypox virus which originated...

Fresh COVID-19 wave sweeps Asia, New Zealand warns of pressure on hospitals

A new wave of Coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia. This prompted warnings for residents from New Zealand to Japan to take precautions to...

CSOs seek establishment of gender commission in Plateau

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Plateau State has called for establishment of a Gender Commission to facilitate the implementation of Gender Equal...

SDGs achievable barring grim times – ECOSOC President

President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Collen Kelapile, has expressed optimism that there is still hope to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals...

WHO warns against use of two drugs for non-severe COVID-19

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, advised patients with mild or moderate cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) against the use...

WHO council report seeks equitable expansion of genomics

The Science Council of experts of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its first report, on accelerating access to genomics for global health. The report argues...

Centre tasks African leaders on management of COVID-19 funds

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has urged African leaders to step up implementation mechanisms to address the lack of transparency in the...

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BAN Toxics, community groups renew call to end plastic pollution 

 In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025, environmental justice group BAN Toxics has reaffirmed its commitment to...
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Dangote Refinery holds the key to lower inflation – Economic think tank

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been identified as crucial to reducing inflation in Nigeria, according to a report by the...

LASEPA seals multiple establishments in Lagos over noise pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Saturday, July 5, 2025, sealed multiple establishments across Victoria Island, Elegushi...

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BAN Toxics, community groups renew call to end plastic pollution 

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