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WHO Reports Surge in Measles/Rubella Cases in Africa in Jan–Sept 2025, Children Under Five Most Affected

February 19, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organisation said more than 34,000 measles cases were confirmed across Africa in the first nine months…

Health

African Leaders urged to Ratify Medicines Treaty at AU Summit Breakfast

February 16, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini African leaders meeting on the sidelines of the 39th African Union summit were urged on Sunday to fast-track ratification…

COP31 Watch News

UN Climate Chief Urges New Era of Cooperation of COP31 Amid Geopolitical Turmoil

February 13, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell on Thursday called for a new era of international cooperation to accelerate global climate…

Climate and Environment COP31 Watch

UN Climate Chief Says Door Open for U.S. Return to Paris Pact, Defends Long COP talks

February 13, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini U.N. climate chief Simon Stiell said on Thursday the door remained open for the United States to return to…

Climate and Environment

Countries Elect Chile’s Cordano To Chair Global Plastics Treaty Talks Amid Calls For Transparency

February 8, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini Countries meeting in Geneva on Friday elected Chilean diplomat Julio Cordano as chair of the United Nations negotiations to…

Health HIV & AIDS UPDATE

From Rally to Classroom: How Ikeja Took a Stand Against HIV Stigma

February 6, 2026

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Across markets, schools and streets, a two-day Zero Stigma Campaign reached nearly 6,000 people, expanded HIV testing and renewed a citywide call…

Health HIV & AIDS UPDATE News

NACA, GEDRITE Nigeria Limited, Take Zero Stigma Campaign to Lagos Streets as HIV Discrimination Persists

February 5, 2026

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From Ikeja, officials and advocates confront the quiet exclusions that keep people living with HIV hidden, untreated and unheard. By Bunmi Yekini…

Health

WHO Urges Mental Health Care for Neglected Diseases as Funding Cuts Threaten Gains

January 31, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini Millions of people living with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to suffer in silence from discrimination, social stigma and…

Health

WHO urges Countries to Overhaul School Meals as Childhood Obesity Overtakes Underweight Globally

January 28, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization on Tuesday called on governments to radically improve the food children eat at school, warning…

Health

On World Leprosy Day, WHO urges Wider Access to Treatment to Beat Disease and Stigma

January 25, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization has called for expanded access to free treatment for leprosy, warning that the ancient disease…

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