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What WHO Africa’s new health blueprint means for Nigeria – Experts

Health analysts say the reform agenda unveiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, signals an important shift...

Climate inaction claiming millions of lives yearly – Lancet Countdown report

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognised as the most powerful driver...

Malaria remains significant public health threat, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge with about 95 per cent estimated 228 million cases occurring...

Africa faces 4th wave of COVID-19 due to Omicron variant – WHO

Africa is being hit by the fourth wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, driven by the Omicron variant, after recording the fastest weekly surge...

About 86% of COVID-19 infections in Africa go unnoticed – WHO

About 86 per cent of all coronavirus infections in Africa go unnoticed, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The WHO...

Africa’s COVID-19 deaths increased by 43% in one week, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa recorded a 43 per cent week-on-week rise of COVID-19 mortality. This, however, increases hospital admissions, as countries face...

146,000 Africans die yearly from tobacco-related diseases, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that no fewer than 146,000 Africans die annually from tobacco-related diseases. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for...

Africa’s COVID-19 infections surging by 20% amid third wave – WHO

The COVID-19 positive cases in Africa is surging by 20 per cent on a weekly basis, as most countries in the continent enters a...

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Eterna posts strong Q1 results as profit hits ₦1.38bn

Eterna Plc has reported a strong start to 2026, posting first-quarter results that highlight resilience and strategic focus in...
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When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The exercise was more...

CODE unveils 2025 Report, reveals $177.7bn annual climate finance gap

Connected Development (CODE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting $177.7 billion annual financing gap for Nigeria to meet its climate...

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Eterna posts strong Q1 results as profit hits ₦1.38bn

Eterna Plc has reported a strong start to 2026,...

When broom becomes bond: How environmental sanitation builds unity in Lagos

After about 10 years of suspension, Lagos State reintroduced...