SAA backs WHO Ebola Emergency Declaration, urges African Leaders to Invest in Epidemic Preparedness
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By Bunmi Yekini The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) has expressed concern over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
NDLEA, UNODC Launch World Drug Day Activities, Pledge Tougher Action Against Traffickers
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Agency says it will continue targeting drug cartels’ financial networks By Heapnews Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United…
By Heapnews Lagos State on Friday signed a €170 million ($196 million) financing agreement with the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB…
Brazil's Lula, WHO Chief urge World Leaders to Finalize Pandemic Treaty Ahead of July Deadline
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By Bunmi Yekini Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have called on world…
By Heapnews Nigerian troops have rescued the wife of a former senior military officer who was abducted by armed bandits alongside her…
Brazil-Based Businessman Arrested at Lagos Airport Over Liquid Cocaine Hidden in Clothing, NDLEA Says
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Agency says more than 2.5 tonnes of illicit drugs seized nationwide in coordinated operations across multiple states By Heapnews Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency…
Nigeria TB Advocates Warn of Critical Shortages of Diagnostic Supplies and Drugs in Four States
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By Bunmi Yekini Tuberculosis advocates, community groups and health workers on Friday urged the Nigerian government to immediately address shortages of key…
MSF uses Play Therapy to Support Recovery of Malnourished Children in South Sudan Refugee Camp
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By Bunmi Yekini Play is helping malnourished children in South Sudan’s Kule refugee camp recover emotionally as well as physically, aid agency…
Lagos to Roll Out Telemedicine Services in 152 Riverine Communities Under New Healthcare Partnership
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By Heapnews Thousands of residents in Lagos State’s riverine and coastal communities could soon gain easier access to healthcare following a new…
COP31 Presidency Unveils Ambitious Global Electrification Target to Speed Up Clean Energy Transition
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By Bunmi Yekini On Monday, the incoming presidency of COP31 launched an ambitious global push to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels…
