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Trump’s FY26 Budget Proposal Slashes HIV Funding, Threatening U.S. and Global Efforts to End Epidemic

May 3, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Washington, D.C. — Six years after pledging to “defeat AIDS in America and beyond,” former President Donald Trump appears…

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Health HIV & AIDS UPDATE

Advocates Slam Presidential Budget as 'Disastrous' for HIV Housing Program, Warn of Looming Homelessness Crisis

May 2, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Washington, D.C. – A sweeping set of proposed federal budget cuts released this morning has sparked outrage among housing…

Climate and Environment

Climate Justice Goes to Court: African Activists Seek Landmark Ruling on States’ Climate Duties

May 2, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini In a historic legal move aimed at transforming Africa’s climate response, a coalition of climate justice organizations filed a…

Climate and Environment News

Groups Warn of Looming Disaster in Maiduguri as Alau Dam Remains Unrepaired

May 2, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini The Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF) and the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) have raised the alarm over an impending…

NSSF Pushes for Inclusive Health Insurance to Tackle Nigeria’s High Maternal Death Rates

May 1, 2025

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By HeapNews The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has renewed its call for inclusive and sustainable health insurance policies as a critical…

Polio Immunisation: Orumba South Chairman Urges Parents to Protect Children

May 1, 2025

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By HeapNews Orumba South, Anambra — As Nigeria intensifies efforts to eradicate polio, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike, Chairman of Orumba South Local Government…

MSF Urges Gavi to Prioritize Humanitarian Partnerships to Reach More Unvaccinated Children

April 29, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini As World Immunisation Week draws global attention to life-saving vaccinations, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is calling on Gavi, the…

“Why So Many Mothers Still Die”: NSSF Sparks National Dialogue on Maternal Health Equity

April 29, 2025

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By HeapNews As Nigeria continues to grapple with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, the Nigeria Solidarity Support…

GOARN Celebrates 25 Years of Leading Global Health Emergency Response

April 29, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative, is marking 25 years at…

WHO Warns Against Rising Medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation, Urges Health Workers to Lead Prevention Efforts

April 29, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the growing trend of “medicalized” female genital mutilation…

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