Health

ICJ Declares Clean Environment a Human Right: A Game-Changer for Climate Justice and Accountability

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Transparency International hails the International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion recognizing a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a fundamental human right. This historic decision establishes that states have legal duties to combat climate change—failing which they may face international consequences. For climate-vulnerable communities, this is more than symbolic; it’s a powerful legal tool…

WHO Issues Warning Over Global Chikungunya Outbreak Risk

wasiu ayanwola2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning on Tuesday about the growing threat of a global chikungunya epidemic, urging immediate measures to prevent its spread. The organization noted that early warning signs mirror those seen during a major outbreak two decades ago and emphasized the need to avoid a repeat of that crisis….

NCDC issues alert on Dengue Fever, Cholera, Mpox, Diphtheria outbreaks

olatunde jomiloju2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

The Federal Government has issued a public health alert, warning Nigerians about the spread of several infectious diseases across the country. In a statement released on Friday via its website, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed ongoing outbreaks of cholera, dengue fever, Mpox, diphtheria, and yellow fever. The agency warned that…

Nigerian company to make HIV, malaria test kits after US funding cut

olatunde jomiloju1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

LAGOS, June 19 (Reuters) – Nigerian manufacturer Codix Bio Ltd is set to produce millions of HIV and malaria test kits at its new facility near Lagos, aiming to supply both domestic and regional markets. The move comes in response to funding reductions by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a company executive confirmed….

WHO issues guidelines for managing sickle cell in pregnancy

olatunde jomiloju1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever global guideline on managing Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) during pregnancy. In a statement released Thursday to mark the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day, WHO emphasized that the guideline aims to tackle critical and increasing health challenges that threaten the wellbeing of both mothers and their babies….

UN Cuts Global Humanitarian Aid Plan Amid Severe Funding Shortfalls

olatunde jomiloju2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The United Nations announced on Monday that it is significantly scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans due to the “deepest funding cuts ever.” The UN’s humanitarian agency revealed in a statement that it is now seeking \$29 billion in funding, down from the \$44 billion requested in December, as part of a “hyper-prioritised” appeal….

Remi Tinubu donates kits to Southeast midwives to boost healthcare delivery

olatunde jomiloju2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

Senator Remi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, led the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives and nurses in the South-East geopolitical zone of the country on Monday, as part of efforts to enhance healthcare delivery across Nigeria. The event, held in Enugu State, marked the final phase of a nationwide distribution of…

Dove deodorants, soaps pose reproductive risks – NAFDAC

olatunde jomiloju2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians about the health risks associated with some Dove-branded cosmetic products recently banned by the European Union. NAFDAC, in a public alert, announced that European Union authorities have restricted the sale and marketing of Dove Exfoliating Hand Soap (100g) and Dove Deodorant in…

Flood Disaster: Vice President, Shettima Arrives Mokwa To Condole With Victims

wasiu ayanwola2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Mokwa, Niger State, to assess the aftermath of a devastating flood that claimed over 200 lives, destroyed homes, and displaced hundreds of residents.

Lagos sets N250,000 fine, Three-Month jail term for illegal waste disposal

wasiu ayanwola2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The Lagos State Government has announced strict penalties for illegal waste disposal, warning that individuals caught dumping refuse indiscriminately or littering public spaces will face a fine of ₦250,000 or up to three months imprisonment. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known during a press briefing on Tuesday. He…

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ICJ Declares Clean Environment a Human Right: A Game-Changer for Climate Justice and Accountability

WHO Issues Warning Over Global Chikungunya Outbreak Risk

NCDC issues alert on Dengue Fever, Cholera, Mpox, Diphtheria outbreaks

Nigerian company to make HIV, malaria test kits after US funding cut

WHO issues guidelines for managing sickle cell in pregnancy

UN Cuts Global Humanitarian Aid Plan Amid Severe Funding Shortfalls

Remi Tinubu donates kits to Southeast midwives to boost healthcare delivery

Dove deodorants, soaps pose reproductive risks – NAFDAC

Flood Disaster: Vice President, Shettima Arrives Mokwa To Condole With Victims

Lagos sets N250,000 fine, Three-Month jail term for illegal waste disposal