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Ghana Launches First National Union for Informal Waste Workers to Strengthen Circular Economy

August 3, 2026

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Government says new body will improve worker protections, policy participation and recycling sector integration By Bunmi Yekini Ghana on Monday launched its…

Health

Lagos Opens new ILERA EKO Centre in SURULERE to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare

July 29, 2026

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New one-stop office brings health insurance registration and support services closer to residents as state pushes universal health coverage By Bunmi Yekini…

Health HIV & AIDS UPDATE

Benin to Host Africa's Largest HIV Conference for First Time in 2027

July 28, 2026

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ICASA 2027 expected to bring global health leaders to Cotonou as Africa pushes to end AIDS by 2030 By Bunmi Yekini Benin…

Climate and Environment Health

African Zero-waste Academy Trains New Generation of Climate and Waste Leaders

July 28, 2026

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GAIA Africa and GAYO bring practitioners to Ghana to promote circular economy solutions and cut emissions from waste By Bunmi Yekini The…

Health HIV & AIDS UPDATE

Global HIV Funding Suffers Record Decline as US cuts Threaten Decades of Progress, UNAIDS says

July 27, 2026

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Reports warn sharp fall in donor support leaves countries struggling to sustain prevention and treatment efforts despite rising domestic investment By Bunmi…

Climate and Environment

Nigerian Group Calls for Tougher Enforcement to Halt Mangrove Destruction

July 27, 2026

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Environmental advocates warn shrinking coastal forests are worsening flooding and threatening livelihoods By Bunmi Yekini Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development…

Health News

Civil Society Coalition Launches Annual Health Facility Checks in Lagos

July 26, 2026

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EngenderHealth-led initiative seeks to improve healthcare through evidence, community oversight and policy dialogue. By Bunmi Yekini A coalition of civil society organisations…

Health

Lagos Council Raises WASH Investment to N100 Million with WaterAid Backing

July 25, 2026

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Ikorodu North expands spending on water and sanitation as partners push for sustainable community-led services By Bunmi Yekini WaterAid Nigeria and the…

Health

Lagos Expands Free Health Insurance to Vulnerable Residents in Badagry

July 22, 2026

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State launches two-day outreach offering health coverage, screenings and immunisation as mandatory insurance drive gathers pace By Bunmi Yekini The Lagos State…

Health News

In Lagos, Traditional Rulers Enlisted in Battle to Reach Children Missed by Life-saving Vaccines

July 21, 2026

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Advocacy campaign seeks royal backing as poor infrastructure, weak primary healthcare and vaccine hesitancy threaten immunisation drive By Bunmi Yekini When community…

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