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World Cancer Day: Tackle cancer by fixing Nigeria’s food system, CAPPA urges govt

On World Cancer Day, themed "United by Unique", Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the global community to...

WHO seeks $1bn for global health emergency response, says four in 10 cancer cases preventable

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is seeking $1 billion to respond to health emergencies worldwide. ‎‎The organisation disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday,...

EU weighs ethanol ban in hand sanitisers over cancer fears

The European Union is considering banning ethanol as an active ingredient in biocidal products, including hand sanitisers, amid growing concerns over its potential cancer...

Report links alcohol to increased risk of seven cancers

A report on alcohol consumption and cancer risk published on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, has highlighted considerable health risks - particularly an increased risk of at...

WHO alerts Africa to rising cancer mortality rate in region

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Africa to take urgent measures against the increasing rate of cancer mortality in the region. WHO has projected...

First man cured of HIV dies of cancer

The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown, has died of cancer, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. This was contained...

Monsanto weed-killer Roundup causes cancer, says California

The herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup, will be classified by California as a carcinogen, “known to the state to...

WHO issues updates on antibiotics use, HIV, cancer drugs

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Kia, TotalEnergies celebrate 15 years of collaboration with fourth contract renewal

Kia Corporation and TotalEnergies Lubrifiants have renewed their global partnership for an additional five-year term effective April 1, 2026....
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Expert group sets strategic direction for climate transparency support following Belém decisions

Support for developing countries on climate transparency is entering a new phase, following decisions adopted by Parties at COP30...

‘Climate justice can’t exist in warring world’ – Group demands Middle East ceasefire

The Climate Action Network (CAN), a global network of over 1,900 civil society organisations (CSOs) in over 130 countries...

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Kia, TotalEnergies celebrate 15 years of collaboration with fourth contract renewal

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Expert group sets strategic direction for climate transparency support following Belém decisions

Support for developing countries on climate transparency is entering...