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Lagos restates commitment to formidable healthcare system

The Lagos State Government says efforts were in place to make healthcare in the state formidable and in line with global standards. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu...

Michael Simire - December 25, 2022

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Govt urged to stand firm on proposed increase of sugar sweetened beverages tax

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been told to be very firm in defending the health of the country by enacting the proposed N20/litre...

Michael Simire - December 20, 2022

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WHO plans to improve health of 3b people by 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it plans to transform the future of public health by targeting three billion people by 2023. Dr Mie Okamura...

Michael Simire - December 18, 2022

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WHO develops legal instrument to protect world from future pandemics

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that Member States have agreed to develop the first draft of a legally binding agreement designed to protect...

Michael Simire - December 12, 2022

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Report reveals how corporations target vulnerable consumers through deceptive marketing of unhealthy foods, beverages

A new report released by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) details how food and beverage corporations – such as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Nestlé, and...

Michael Simire - November 30, 2022

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WHO recommends ‘mpox’ as new name for monkey pox disease

Following a series of consultations with global experts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will begin using a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym...

Michael Simire - November 28, 2022

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Lead poisoning: Artisanal miners trained on safe gold processing methods

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says it is training artisanal miners on safe ways of processing gold to avoid outbreak of lead...

Michael Simire - November 27, 2022

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Rising COVID-19 infections paralysing cities in China

A record wave of COVID-19 infections has sparked further restrictions for the population in China, with the health commission in Beijing reporting more than...

Michael Simire - November 24, 2022

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