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The world I envison, by Ghebreyesus, new head of WHO

“I envision a world in which everyone can live healthy, productive lives, regardless of who they are or where they live. “I believe the global...

Yemen cholera outbreak worst in the world – WHO, UNICEF

The deadly cholera outbreak in Yemen is the direct consequence of two years of heavy conflict, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United...

Nigeria takes lead, develops National Policy for Controlled Medicines

Nigeria is stepping out as the first country in Africa to roll-out a novel National Policy for Controlled Medicines (NPCM). Experts from diverse fields comprising...

WHO launches primary health care advisory group

Experts convened in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from Tuesday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 21, 2017 for the inaugural meeting of the Primary Health Care Advisory...

How world can prevent 1.4m yearly environment-related deaths in Europe, Central Asia

As some 1.4 million people in Europe and Central Asia die prematurely each year from polluted environments, United Nations agency heads at high-level meeting...

World Blood Donor Day: Nations urged to strengthen advocacy for blood donations

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, on the occasion of the World Blood Donor Day, says that this year’s theme...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Abuse of older people on the rise, says study

Around one in six older people experience some form of abuse, a figure higher than previously estimated and predicted to rise as populations age...

Austria ratifies Minamata Convention

The Government of Austria on Monday, 12 June 2017, deposited its instrument of ratification, thereby becoming the 57th future Party to the Minamata Convention. This...

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50m people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger – WFP

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people in West and Central Africa are facing...
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Lagos demolishes illegal structures in Ikeja GRA to restore order

The Lagos State Government on Saturday, May 10, 2025, began demolition of illegal structures, including makeshift shanties, in the...

Forest Security Service described as missing link in Nigeria’s security architecture

The Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence), Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Dr John Metchie, has said the organisation has capacity to...

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50m people in West, Central Africa at risk of hunger – WFP

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that...

Lagos demolishes illegal structures in Ikeja GRA to restore order

The Lagos State Government on Saturday, May 10, 2025,...
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