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World Health Day: Biodiversity crucial for a healthy planet – Schomaker

Ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths is crucial for human well-being and prosperous societies. The morbidity and loss of life that biodiversity loss, land...
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Health

Aid cuts threaten fragile progress in ending maternal deaths – UN

Women today are more likely than ever to survive pregnancy and childbirth according to a major new report released on Monday, April 7, 2025,...
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Health

World Health Day: Global maternal health drops by 40% – UNFPA

The Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Natalia Kanem, says since 2000, the world has witnessed a remarkable 40 per cent drop...
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Water & Sanitation

World Health Day: Medical practitioners task govt on central water system

Some medical practitioners have urged the Federal Government to work towards establishing a central water system to promote access to safe and affordable water...
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Health

World Health Day: Group urges protection of public health from climate change, plastic pollution

In the spirit of the commemoration of the World Health Day on Sunday, April 7, 2024, environmental NGO, BAN Toxics, has highlighted the urgent...
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Health for all: SSB taxes towards improved healthcare access

As we commemorate the 2023 World Health Day, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the state of healthcare and access to medical...
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Waste Management

World Health Day: Firm raises awareness of poor waste disposal

Management consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Nigeria, has raised awareness for the environmental, health and climate impact of improper waste disposal in drainages,...
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Sustainable Devpt

Climate emergency, impediment to achieving global goals – UNFPA

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified climate emergency or crisis as impediment to achieving global goals. Ms Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, said this...
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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, hosted the...
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Human Welfare

Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may...
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Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brasília, a document that guides both the...

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Gender

IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in...
Human Welfare

Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day...