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Conscious Consumption Workshop Empowers Surulere Residents to Tackle Food Waste and Environmental Harm

May 17, 2025

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By Damilola Abiola Surulere, Lagos — In response to Nigeria’s growing concerns over food scarcity, inflation, and environmental degradation, 40 residents of…

Health

World Health Assembly 2025 Convenes in Geneva Amid Historic Push for Pandemic Pact and Global Health Reforms

May 16, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Geneva, May 16, 2025 — Global health leaders, country representatives, and key stakeholders will gather in Geneva from May…

Health

WHO Chief Thanks Departing Senior Leaders for "Exceptional Leadership and Service"

May 15, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Geneva, May 15, 2025 — The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed…

Health

Global Life Expectancy Plunges Amid COVID-19 Fallout – WHO Report Warns of Stalled Health Progress

May 15, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Geneva, May 15, 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a significant drop in global…

Climate and Environment

Lagos Government Vows Tougher Action on Noise Pollution, Urges Collective Responsibility

May 15, 2025

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By HeapNewsLagos — The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to curbing noise pollution across the metropolis, pledging stronger enforcement measures,…

Health News

MSF Resumes Operations at Bashair Hospital in South Khartoum Amid Growing Cholera Outbreak

May 9, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Khartoum, Sudan –After a four-month suspension prompted by violent incidents, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has resumed medical activities at…

Health HIV & AIDS UPDATE

New HIV Prevention Drug Earns Breakthrough Award, Celebrating Scientists, Industry, and Advocates Behind Its Success

May 8, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini The trio behind a major leap in HIV prevention — the creation of a long-acting injectable drug that nearly…

Advocacy Climate and Environment

African Unions Demand Halt to Privatisation of Essential Services, Call for Public-Centered Reforms

May 8, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Trade unions and civil society organisations from Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda have issued a resounding call for African governments…

Climate and Environment

Orumba South Begins Drain Desilting to Curb Flooding, Erosion

May 6, 2025

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By HeapNews The Orumba South Local Government Council of Anambra State has begun clearing and desilting drainage channels across various communities to…

Health

WHO Urges Renewed Focus on Hand Hygiene to Save Lives and Reduce Health-Care Waste

May 5, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini As the world marks World Hand Hygiene Day today, May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a…

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