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WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children

Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which released a new global...

WHO urges govts to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol to save lives

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and...

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...

WHO research shows COVID-19 vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says its new research shows up-to-date vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness. WHO said while...

WHO validates Brazil for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Brazil for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, making it the most populous country in...

New influenza strain circulates in Europe – WHO

The early arrival of seasonal influenza has continued sweeping across Europe, with at least 27 European countries reporting “high or very high” flu activity...

WHO issues guidance to address drastic global health financing cuts

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, November 3, 2025, released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects...

WHO urges cities to take strategic action for healthier, fairer urban futures

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability as the...

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World Wetlands Day: Integrating traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems

On Monday, February 2, World Wetlands Day 2026 is being observed across the globe under the theme “Wetlands and...
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NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, cloudiness from Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Tuesday, February 3 to Thursday, February 5, 2026,...

Petrol, cooking gas prices dropped in December 2025 – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price of a litre of petrol witnessed a drop...

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World Wetlands Day: Integrating traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems

On Monday, February 2, World Wetlands Day 2026 is...

NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, cloudiness from Tuesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and...
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