8 h. ago US: Trump’s govt accused of ‘undermining global health’ over funding cut

Tribune Online US: Trump’s govt accused of ‘undermining global health’ over funding cut United States President Donald Trump's administration has been accused of undermining global health through its plan to extend funding US: Trump’s govt accused of ‘undermining global health’ over funding cut Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Despite a 25% drop, 1 in 5 adults is addicted to tobacco globally—WHO laments

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its new global health report, says that despite a 25 per cent reduction in tobacco users, the number has dropped from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024. The new report indicated that since 2010, the number of people using tobacco has dropped […] The post Despite a 25% drop, 1 in 5 adults is addicted to tobacco globally—WHO laments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Experts Call For Prompt Response To Tackle Global Health Challenges

  Biosafety and biosecurity experts in Nigeria  have advocated  a shared responsibility, prevention, detection, prompt response and multi-sectoral approaches to tackle global health challenges. They stated that global health security also requires collective efforts to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats. They made the assertions during the 8th Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NIBSA) […]

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3 d. ago Trump govt offers $2,500 incentive for migrant teens to leave US

The Trump administration is offering to provide unaccompanied migrant teens aged 14 and older with a one-time $2,500 stipend if they choose to voluntarily return to their home countries, Washington Post reports. The offer marks an expansion of the administration’s self-deportation initiatives to include minors. Detailed in a memo from the Department of Health and […] The post Trump govt offers $2,500 incentive for migrant teens to leave US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago We’re ready to pay you $2,500 to leave US— Trump’s govt tells migrant teens

Tribune Online We’re ready to pay you $2,500 to leave US— Trump’s govt tells migrant teens The money will be released only after the teen arrives home and is meant to support “reintegration efforts.” We’re ready to pay you $2,500 to leave US— Trump’s govt tells migrant teens Tribune Online

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8 d. ago World Heart Day: Urgent action required to protect heart health in Nigeria — NHED

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) has joined the global community to mark World Heart Day 2025 with a call for urgent action to protect cardio health system in Nigeria.  NHED said this year’s theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat”, reminds everyone that every heartbeat is precious, and that timely […] The post World Heart Day: Urgent action required to protect heart health in Nigeria — NHED appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Use Of Paracetamol By Pregnant Women Does Not Cause Autism’, WHO Tackles Trump

The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, stressed that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence establishing a link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the use of acetaminophen, commonly known as paracetamol, during pregnancy. In a statement on its website, the global health body noted that nearly 62 million people worldwide, about one in […]

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2 w. ago Trump’s govt warns pregnant women against Tylenol use, medical experts disagree

Tribune Online Trump’s govt warns pregnant women against Tylenol use, medical experts disagree “They are strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary,” Trump said. Trump’s govt warns pregnant women against Tylenol use, medical experts disagree Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Yakubu Gowon Varsity To Build Homegrown Expertise For Tackling Sickle Cell Disease

The National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA), Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), has launched a 12-week intensive training programme to build local expertise in clinical trials for sickle cell disease (SCD). Sponsored by IQVIA in collaboration with Bio Ventures for Global Health, the programme runs from September […]

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3 w. ago US Public Radio Fights For Survival After Trump Funding Cuts

Republicans in Congress voted to cut federal money for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the key funding source for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. The post US Public Radio Fights For Survival After Trump Funding Cuts appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago PDP Lagos On Edge As Bode George Accuses NWC Member Of Undermining Party

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has raised concerns over a potential crisis within the Lagos State chapter of the party. The warning comes as preparations for the party’s ward and local government congresses intensify across the state. George made the warning in an open letter to the […] The post PDP Lagos On Edge As Bode George Accuses NWC Member Of Undermining Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation

By Doris Obinna The Lagos State Ministry of Health has launched the development of its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), with a strong emphasis on aligning health strategies with the state’s budget and global best practices to deliver better outcomes for residents. At a management meeting held on Monday, in Ikeja, Commissioner for Health, Prof. […] The post Lagos health leaders launch 2026 plans with budget, eye digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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