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Heat waves put older persons at high risk, warns UN report

As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns of heightened health risks for older persons...
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Human Welfare

UN forum urges revitalisation of role of older persons in society 

Government officials, civil society representatives and international organisations on Friday, July 1, 2022, called for renewed momentum and swift action to advance the Madrid...
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Sustainable Devpt

Ban Ki-moon: Disaster planning must accommodate older people’s limited mobility

United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has said that planning for disaster should take account of the reduced mobility experienced by many older persons....
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NNPC moves to restart Warri, PH refineries, seals deal with Chinese firms

The NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and...
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Health

ECOWAS and West African Health Organisation: Synergising on malaria elimination

Recently, Sierra Leone became the frontline of West Africa’s war on malaria as health ministers, experts, and partners converged...
Climate Change

LDC Group calls for action to close climate action, support gap

The Least Developed Countries Group on Climate Change (LDC Group), hosted by the Government of Timor-Leste and chaired by...

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Oil & Gas

NNPC moves to restart Warri, PH refineries, seals deal with Chinese firms

The NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Health

ECOWAS and West African Health Organisation: Synergising on malaria elimination

Recently, Sierra Leone became the frontline of West Africa’s...