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Global Childhood Vaccination edges Higher, but Millions remain Unprotected, WHO and UNICEF say

July 15, 2026

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Nearly 13.5 million children received no vaccines in 2025 as measles coverage remained below levels needed to prevent outbreaks By Bunmi Yekini…

Health

WHO Updates Dementia Prevention Guidelines, says Nearly Half of Risks are Modifiable

July 15, 2026

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New recommendations target tobacco and alcohol use, physical inactivity, air pollution and chronic diseases as global dementia cases rise By Bunmi Yekini…

Climate and Environment

Lagos Advances Low-Carbon Transport Drive with Omi Eko Consultancy Launch

July 15, 2026

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Electric erries and modern waterways infrastructure aim to cut transport emissions and promote sustainable urban mobility By Heapnews The Lagos State Government…

Climate and Environment

Nigerian Scientists warn Climate Change is Becoming a Public Health Emergency

July 11, 2026

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Experts urge stronger local action as rising heat, floods and disease outbreaks threaten vulnerable communities By Bunmi Yekini Climate change is no…

Health News

Lagos Hands Rescued Mother, Newborn to Plateau after Emergency care under State Health Scheme

July 9, 2026

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Officials say programme for life-threatening emergencies has saved 34 people since March rollout By Bunmi Yekini The Lagos State Government on Tuesday…

Climate and Environment News

Accra Launches Methane-cutting Waste Plan to meet Climate Goals

July 8, 2026

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City targets 30% reduction in waste-sector methane emissions by 2030 through zero-waste measures and community partnerships By Bunmi Yekini Ghana’s capital, Accra,…

Health

Malaysia's HIV Success offers Blueprint for Broader Public Health, Advocacy Groups say

July 7, 2026

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Early harm reduction policies cut infections, lowered healthcare costs and could guide response to chronic diseases, experts say By Bunmi Yekini Malaysia’s…

Health HIV & AIDS UPDATE

Sindh to Investigate HIV Infections in at Least 78 Children at State-run Hospital

July 7, 2026

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Labour minister pledges full medical care for affected children, vows action against anyone found negligent By Bunmi Yekini Pakistan’s Sindh provincial government…

Climate and Environment

Lagos Trains Poultry Farmers on Methane-Cutting Waste Management to Curb Emissions

July 2, 2026

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Workshop promotes composting and biogas production as the state steps up its climate-smart agriculture drive By Bunmi Yekini The Lagos State Ministry…

Health News

Lagos Health Insurance Agency Wins Nigeria's 2026 State Health Insurance Award

June 28, 2026

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By Bunmi Yekini The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has been named Nigeria’s State Government Health Insurance of the Year for…

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