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World Tuberculosis Day: Yes, we can end TB – WHO

Every year, March 24 is observed as World Tuberculosis Day to amplify the urgency of ending tuberculosis (TB), the world's deadliest infectious disease. The theme of this...

WHO: 25 countries to add malaria vaccines to immunisation by 2025

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that up to 25 countries are expected to include malaria vaccines in their childhood immunisation programmes by...

Over 47m people sign up call for clean air action for better health

In what appears to be an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organisations, and...

European Region reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

According to an analysis by WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 127,350 measles cases were reported in the European Region for 2024,...

Saudi Arabia commits $500m to global polio eradication effort

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday, February 24, 2025, reaffirmed its $500 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in a signing...

UN agencies strengthen alliances to end female genital mutilation

Three UN agencies say they have concluded plans to strengthen alliances and build movements to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The UNFPA Executive Director, Dr...

Ebola vaccination trial launched in Uganda

In what looks like a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partners on Monday, February 3, 2025,...

WHO meets as U.S. withdrawal blows hole in budget

The executive board meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, February 3, 2025, was set to take on an atmosphere of crisis...

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Use taxes to achieve renewable energy, CSO tasks govt

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Federal Government to leverage the nation’s tax system to...
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Lagos marks 39 buildings for demolition over encroachment

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has marked 39 buildings in Eti-Osa Local Government Area for demolition over encroachment on...

Gates Foundation to spend $200bn over next 20 years to improve lives

On the occasion of its 25th year, the Gates Foundation on Thursday, May 8, 2025, made a new commitment...

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Use taxes to achieve renewable energy, CSO tasks govt

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged...

Lagos marks 39 buildings for demolition over encroachment

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has marked 39 buildings...
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