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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...

Fiji becomes 26th country to eliminate trachoma 

In what looks like a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a...

DR Congo discharges last Ebola patient

The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged on Sunday, October 19, 2025, marking an important milestone in the...

One in five adults still addicted to tobacco – WHO

The world is smoking less, but the tobacco epidemic is far from over. A new WHO global report shows the number of tobacco users has dropped...

Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts over a billion people at risk – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, released its second Global hypertension report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in...

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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global oil prices linked to the ongoing Gulf conflict, with analysts...
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Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered more...

NCF seeks partnership with students to advance environmental conservation

The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerian students to partner with...

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Rising oil prices renew coal debate for African SMEs power

African economies are facing mounting pressure from volatile global...

Navy dismantles illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 20,000 litres of stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has deactivated an illegal refining in...