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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...
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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...
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Minamata Convention: Zambia set to phase out use of dental amalgam

Following the halting of the use of dental amalgam for over two decades, Zambia is now set to transition to completely phasing out the...
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Health

Tobacco smoking: Time to close the gap in enforcing graphic health warning policy

The alarming rate and impunity with which the tobacco industry and its promoters visibilise tobacco products and smoking in the virtual space requires the...
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Africa region commended for galvanising efforts to end mercury lighting

The Zero Mercury Working Group and the Clean Lighting Coalition has commended the Africa Region for proposing an amendment to phase out all the...
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Smokefree Nollywood: A call to action for healthier narratives

In the complex tapestry of society, media serves as a pivotal thread. Its power to shape public opinion, perceptions, and behaviours is undeniable, often...
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Health

Nigeria lauded for building momentum for trans fat-free Africa

Nigeria has been congratulated on the passage of its new best practice trans-fat elimination policy, which it is said will save approximately 1,200 lives...
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BioNTech adapts new demand, developing advanced COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine manufacturer, BioNTech, says that it is preparing a new, more advanced COVID-19 vaccine for the coming autumn, the company’s chief executive, Ugur...
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Finance Minister lauds NUPRC as daily production hits 1.84m

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum...
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River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction of the Kafin Zaki dam project, in Ningi Local Government Area...
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Ghana boycotts Africa Energies Summit as industry pushes back against discrimination

Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing...

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