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56 member countries celebrate Commonwealth Day

Commonwealth Day will be celebrated on Monday, March 13, 2023, with observances, speeches, exhibitions and cultural events across the 56 Commonwealth member countries. With “Forging...

Michael Simire - March 13, 2023

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Malawi cholera outbreak largest on continent, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described Malawi’s cholera outbreak as the largest in Africa. This came up as the country has so far contributed...

Michael Simire - March 10, 2023

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World Obesity Day: Govt urged to address growing obesity crisis through SSB Tax

As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate World Obesity Day on Saturday, March 4, 2023, the Federal Government has been reminded about the...

Michael Simire - March 4, 2023

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Concern as cholera spreads in Mozambique

A cholera outbreak in the central and northern parts of Mozambique has infected more than 1,300 people, killing 16 others in February alone, while...

Michael Simire - February 24, 2023

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Gabon, Jamaica, Sri Lanka unite to fight hazardous skin lightening products

The governments of Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka have joined forces to fight back against damaging beauty practices, launching a joint $14 million project...

Michael Simire - February 23, 2023

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Benefits of SSB tax outweigh other considerations – Expert

Pharmacist, Barnabas Yahaya, is Provider Behaviour Change Officer with Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria. He is a member of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition which comprises of...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2023

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WHO announces outbreak of cholera in 23 countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, February 10, 2023, announced the outbreak of cholera in 23 countries, warning that 20 more countries sharing...

Michael Simire - February 10, 2023

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Food crisis: FAO, IMF, others call for continued global urgent action

The World Bank Group (WBG), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organisation (WTO) and World Food...

Michael Simire - February 9, 2023

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