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Still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more severe than Delta – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) says it still "not clear" whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta variant. WHO, in a...

Potential spread of new Omicron strain at global level is high – WHO

The likelihood of potential further spread of the new Omicron Coronavirus strain at the global level is high, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said...

WHO, health ministry, commence advocacy for effective e-waste management

The World Health Organisation, Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and other stakeholders have commenced advocacy for effective management of electronic...

Meeting explores avenues to curb illicit trade in tobacco products

The Second Meeting of the Parties (MOP2) to the Protocol on Eliminating Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products ended on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The...

WHO urges countries to invest in helping more people to quit tobacco

The fourth World Health Organisation (WHO) global tobacco trends report released on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, shows that there are 1.30 billion tobacco users...

WHO, coalition advocate gazette of Trans-fat regulation to improve food safety

The TransfatfreeNigeria coalition has urged the relevant agencies to expedite action that will lead to the gazetting of the trans-fat regulation which seeks to...

About 86% of COVID-19 infections in Africa go unnoticed – WHO

About 86 per cent of all coronavirus infections in Africa go unnoticed, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Thursday, October 14, 2021. The WHO...

Handwashing Day: Global access to handwashing will gulp $11bn – Report

Just 10 days of smartphone sales would cover the $11billion cost of ensuring everyone in the poorest countries could wash their hands with soap and water at home by 2030, WaterAid said on Friday,...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...