With the burden of cardiovascular disease, mental and neurological disorders and diabetes rising in the region, African health ministers today endorsed a new strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe noncommunicable diseases. The health ministers,…
LAWMA: Three persons jailed for environmental offences
Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured jail terms of two months imprisonment, for three persons, for various environmental offences, with a pending judgement for another person who patronised a cart pusher. This is coming on the heels of the…
FG to address brain drain in Healthcare Sector
The Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama, on Monday reiterated the effort of the Federal Government to address brain drain in the country. Ekumankama who spoke with newsmen while inaugurating various projects at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta,…
Millions more in Horn of Africa without reliable water access – UNICEF
The number of people without reliable access to clean water has risen dramatically in the Horn of Africa, according to the UN’s children’s agency UNICEF, as the region experiences its worst drought in 40 years. In Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia,…
IMPROVING AVAILABILITY AND RETENTION OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
The rapid loss of healthcare workers has not been met with equal rate of employment; rather, the government has maintained an embargo on hiring in state and national institutions. This has been exacerbated by the insecurity, rising inflation, poor job security, dearth of adequate equipment; all fuelling the ‘Japa’ syndrome
Clarivate Launches New Global Research Report Urging Action on Ocean Science
Research must rise to meet challenges such as microplastics pollution and climate change Clarivate Plc, a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today launched a new Global Research Report from the Institute…
NiMet predicts 3-day cloudy, rainy weather from Monday
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and rainy weather conditions from Monday till Wednesday. NiMet’s weather outcome released on Sunday in Abuja predicted early morning rains over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Katsina on…
Wildfires raging across Europe force thousands to flee……
By Rebecca Falconer Wildfires are spreading across Europe and forcing more people to flee as a deadly heat wave envelopes much of the continent that officials warn is being driven is being aggravated by climate change. The big picture: Firefighters are tackling blazes in searing heat…
UNESCO-Huawei Technology-enabled Open Schools for All Project Progress Reviewed in Cross-country Seminar
A three-day cross-country seminar hosted in Accra, Ghana on the subject of the Technology-enabled Open Schools for All (TeOSS) project drew to a close on July 7. The project was put together to ensure the continuity and quality of learning under…
Historic heat wave, wildfires hit Europe as temperatures climb in U.S.
By Andrew Freedman A deadly heat wave is enveloping France and the U.K. after tormenting Spain and Portugal, bringing the likelihood of a new all-time high temperature record in both countries. Climate change is a key factor involved in this ongoing disaster,…
