Health and Environment News in Africa
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UN issues warnings about severe malnutrition in Nigeria and 14 other nations
Conflicts, climatic shocks, COVID-19’s continuing effects, and rising living costs, according to the UN, are contributing to an increase in…
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AfriSAFE 2020: Organizers Name Top HSE Professionals Across Countries As Award Panel
The Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE) has announced a six-man judges’ committee that will assess over 1200 entries across…
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Eid-el-Kabir Celebration: Veterinary Medical Association Warns Against Burning Of Ram With Tyres
Ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Kano State has advised the Muslim faithful against the slaughtering…
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Health Crisis: 1 In 3 Children Poisoned By Lead From Water- UN Warns
One out of every three children around the world is estimated to being poisoned by lead from water and air…
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Hydroxychloroquine Saga: See What Medical Experts Are Saying
Hydroxychloroquine as a cure for COVID-19 as been causing serious debate in the health sector, where lies the truth? HSENations…
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Another Gas Explosion Kills One, Injures Three In Lagos
One person has died and three injured as a gas cylinder explodes at Palmgroove area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Director-General,…
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Road Danger: Manholes Turn Death Holes On Lagos Roads
By Austine Uche Ejeke One of the greatest features on Lagos roads now are holes that are otherwise known as…
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Lagos Building Collapse: NIOB, BCPG Seek Demolition Of Distressed Structures
A three-story building located at 95 Cemetry Street, directly opposite Ebute Metta Comprehensive Health Centre, Lagos, collapsed last week with…
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COVID-19: What Commissioner For Health Said ‘Will’ Happen By August
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has disclosed that COVID-19 cases are likely to peak in the month…
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Tolulope Arotile Laid To Rest In Abuja (PHOTO)
Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first-ever female combat helicopter pilot has been laid to rest. Arotile died on 14 July in Kaduna…
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