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Danone becomes official partner of CAF reaffirming its commitment to health through food, sports
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
Antonione De Saint-Affrque, Danone CEO and Veron Mosengo-Omba, CAF General Secretary during the 2025 CAF and Danone official signing ceremony at the Le Carre D Or in Casablanca, Morocco on 8 July 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix The Confederation...
Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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The agency said that the decision is significant in part because it's only the third time it has approved a treatment under a fast-track authorization process, in coordination with the World Health Organization, to help developing countries access...
Nigeria Elected To Global Health Security Agenda Consortium Board
News Investigators Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
News Investigators/ Aminu Magashi Garba, Coordinator of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), has been elected as Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Consortium. Jennyfer Ambe, Chair of the...
Men’s Health Check: Tests necessary after 40
The Lowndes Signal - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
Published 10:15 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Understanding Sedentary Lifestyle Syndrome By Dr. Jaisingh Rajput Turning 40 marks a pivotal point in a man’s health journey. It’s a time when proactive health screenings become crucial for early detection...
Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met June 10
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
Cook County Board of Commissioners Health & Hospitals Committee met June 10 Here are the minutes provided by the committee: ATTENDANCE Present: Anaya, Aguilar, Daley, Degnen, Gainer, McCaskill, Miller, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Stamps, Trevor and...
Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms
The Sun Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Bola Tinubu delivered a powerful message highlighting Africa’s disproportionate burden in the global climate crisis despite its minimal contribution to...
‘Africa Contributes Least To Emissions But Suffers Most’: Tinubu Demands Climate Justice At BRICS Summit
Arise News
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July 7, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for urgent climate justice for Africa, declaring that the continent bears the brunt of a crisis it did little to cause. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, July 6, 2025,...
The first drug to treat infants sick with malaria is approved by Swiss authority
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 8, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants,… GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine...
ArcelorMittal Liberia inaugurates West Africa’s largest iron ore concentrator, advancing $1.8bn mining expansion
Joy FM
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July 7, 2025
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel producer, has officially opened a cutting-edge iron ore concentrator at the Tokadeh mine in northern Liberia, marking a defining moment in the country’s post-war economic transformation. The inauguration...
First Malaria Drug For Babies Approved, Set For Rollout In Africa
TVC News Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
The first malaria treatment specifically formulated for babies and very young children has been approved for use and is expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks. Until now, there were no approved malaria drugs tailored for...
Ministry seeks boost in health sector funding
The Times Group Malawi
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July 8, 2025
CHIPONDA—We are working hardBy Wezzie Gausi: Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has called for greater government investment in the country’s health sector, describing it as essential for delivering critical services such as immunisation...
Nurses Nominated for Black Healthcare Awards
Wigan Today
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July 8, 2025
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has been nominated at the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) Black Healthcare Awards for the first time in its history. The awards recognise and celebrate the...
First-ever malaria treatment for babies approved, rollout expected in Africa soon
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
In a major milestone, Swiss authorities have approved Coartem Baby, the first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and very young children. Developed by pharmaceutical company Novartis, the new formulation is reportedly set to...
Far North region: Africa Global Logistics donates medical, IT equipment ...
The Guardian Post
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The official handing ceremony was presided by the Minister of Public Health, Dr Malachie Manaouda. The medical pack, which is aimed at improving the quality of care provided to local populations, included 181 packages, 132 boxes of medicines and...
The growing cyber threat landscape in West Africa
Ghana News Agency
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July 8, 2025
Accra, July 8, GNA-West Africa’s digital economy is experiencing rapid growth, with over 120 million active internet users and a mobile-first approach to technology adoption. However, this expansion has also led to increased exposure to cyber...
Africa and Spain: a global, sustainable, and inclusive partnership
Atalayar
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July 7, 2025
The Wellington Hotel in Madrid hosted the Africa Spain Summit 2025, held from 6 to 8 July under the slogan ‘Spain and Africa: a global, sustainable and inclusive partnership’, with a view to reflecting the important cooperation that exists at all...
8 saintly models for a healthier masculinity
USCatholic
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July 8, 2025
The contemporary crisis of masculinity is often framed in reactionary terms—“men are lost,” “men are under attack,” “bring back real men.” Within Catholic discourse, these narratives are frequently coupled with appeals to “traditional” gender...
Many murdered in high school stampede in African nation
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic stampede at Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), has left at least 29 students dead and over 280 injured, according to government officials. The incident occurred on...
Africa Contributes The Least To Global Emissions, Suffers The Most –Tinubu Calls For Fair Climate Deal At BRICS Summit
Sahara Reporters
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President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reevaluation of the global governance framework, financial system, and healthcare architecture. Tinubu, who made the call while speaking at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...
10th EMY Africa Awards Nominations Open
Daily Guide
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July 8, 2025
Kojo Soboh Carbon AV, organisers of the 10th edition of the EMY Africa Awards, have opened nominations, with a deadline of August 10. The categories are Media Excellence Award, Young Achiever – Male/Female, Group/Club of the Year, Continental Icon...