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By Abujah Rachael The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), says taxation of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Nigeria is a win-win-strategy for public health. Ms Veronica Schoj, Vice President, Food and Nutrition, GHAI, made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. SheContinue Reading

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By Oluwafunke Ishola The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) has appealed to the Federal Government to support the proposed World Health Organisation (WHO) pandemic treaty. The Executive Director of NNNGO, Mr Oluseyi Oyebisi, said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that the agreement would embed equity, cooperation, and humanContinue Reading

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By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Abuja on Friday gave awards to three persons for their efforts toward elimination of Sexual and Gender- Based Violence (SGBV). The awardees were given the award of plaques and certificates based on their contributions toContinue Reading

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    By Abiodun Azi   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has lauded Nigerian women who in spite double exploitation, discrimination, and segregation are still making positive contribution toward socio-economic and political development in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by Auwal Rafsanjani, the Executive Director, CISLACContinue Reading

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    By Itohan Abara-Laserian A coroner’s inquest into the death of a Lagos-based chef, Mrs Adepeju Ugboma, has determined that her death was avoidable and resulted from  medical negligence. The Coroner, Chief Magistrate Mukaila Fadeyi, gave the verdict on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading

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  By Vivian Ihechu   The World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has highlighted some of the key lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic. Moeti spoke at a session moderated by Dr Ebere Okereke, the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Public Health Foundation, at theContinue Reading