With several countries in the Region facing complex, multi-layered emergencies – natural disasters and conflict alongside health crises – for many children vaccines have moved further out of reach Members of the Regional Subcommittee for Polio Eradication and Outbreaks in…
LASG, NCF partner to host 2022 ‘Walk for Nature “
Lagos State Government in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to host the 2022 “Walk for Nature” to promote environmental protection, conservation and sustainability.
Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) promotes locally led climate action in Mozambique
Annual LoCAL Board meeting brings together more than 100 public servants to discuss adaptation to climate change in Mozambique. More than 100 civil servants and administrators from Gaza and Inhambane Provinces gathered in Marracuene, Maputo, for the annual assessment…
Lagos State government investigates death of 3year old in Lagos Hospital; plead for calm as family demand justice
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has called for calm over the death of a three year old child at the Eti-Osa Maternal and Childcare Centre, Lekki-Ajah; while expressing his condolences to the family. This is following…
Over 400 Experts allege Grave Health and Climate Risks: Oppose Manchin’s Fossil Fuel bill
In a letter delivered to House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer today, more than 400 scientists and health professionals urged Congress to reject the energy permitting reform bill released yesterday by Senator Joe Manchin. The letter cites grave public…
AIR POLLUTION: LSMOH Partners LASEPA, UrbanBetter on Clean Air Campaign
September 7 is International Day of Clean Air Air Pollution remains the most insidious disease causing factor globally In its bid to protect the Lagos state environment and the welfare of residents, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and…
#WorldCleanAirDay: C21st to participate in #Cityzens4CleanAir campaign
C21st Programme Assistant selected as RUN Leader in Lagos September 7 is annual World Clean Air Day Breathing clean air is fundamental human right The Centre For 21st Century Issues (C21st), has joined the rest of the world to raise…
Air Pollution Kills Millions Every Year: Action Needed
An estimated seven million people die every year from indoor and outdoor air pollution. That’s more than died from Covid-19 over the last two years. Often invisible, air pollution receives little attention compared with other public health emergencies, but the threats to health are every bit as real
Adamawa confirms 11 cases of Cholera
The Adamawa State Ministry of health has confirmed 11 cases of cholera disease in Guyuk and Shelleng local government areas of the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Celine Laori, Director, Public Health in the ministry…
WHO Ethiopia celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2022 with the global theme “Step up for breastfeeding: Educate and Support”
World Breastfeeding Week is commemorated worldwide in the first week of August to emphasize the importance of regular breastfeeding for babies and to encourage and support breastfeeding. The week also marks the anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration – the UN…
