5 things we learnt from the Global Handwashing day event.
Below are 5 things we learnt from the Global Handwashing day event: 1. Hygiene-related diseases such as diarrhoea causes …
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Ministers endorse continental report on population and development issues in Africa
Ministers and senior government officials-in-charge of population in Africa met in Accra, Ghana, from 4 to 5 October 2018 …
‘Handwashing with soap more effective than any single vaccine or hygiene behavior’ – Minister of Health
The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Reckitt Benckiser (RB), producers …
Nurses must embrace professional core values – Lagos Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris has tasked nurses in the State health sector on the …
Lifebuoy restates commitment to ‘Help A Child Reach 5 Campaign’ with Global Handwashing Day celebrations
To commemorate the 2018 Global Handwashing Day, Lifebuoy, the world’s leading anti-bacterial soap brand from Unilever on Monday, 15 …
Global Handwashing Day: Here’s why you should keep your hands clean
Today, millions of people in over 100 countries around is marking the Global Handwashing Day and there is no …
Call for Private Sector Involvement to Improve Africa’s Health and Economic Growth
GBCHealth, the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) released preliminary findings on Thursday, September 27 from their forthcoming “Healthcare …
ECA leads UN efforts for a stable and prosperous Sahel region
The United Nations is revamping its action plan to address the root causes of the complex crisis in Africa’s …
ECA, Southern Africa Office launches Zambia STEPS Profile and Country Profiles for Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Zimbabwe
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Southern Africa Office (SA) launched the Zambia STEPS Profile and the Country Profiles (CPs) for Botswana, Lesotho, …
Young people need safe spaces to pursue their dreams – Guterres
The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has emphasised that the world’s young people need safe spaces: public, civic, …
ECA promotes use of disruptive technology to enhance financial inclusion in Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is collaborating with the International Financial Corporation (IFC) and Ant Financial …
Flood: Lagos allays fears, says maintenance of drainage channels on course
In the wake of torrential rainfall experienced in some neighbouring States, the Lagos State Government on Monday allayed fears …
Gtbank holds 8th annual Autism Conference July 17-18
Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, will hold the 8th edition of its Annual Autism Conference on …
Bishop Kwakpovwe offers free medical services to the needy
In line with the fundamental gospel doctrine of caring for the poor and needy, Bishop Dr. Chris Kwakpovwe, publisher of leading Christian …
Ambode’s wife calls for concerted effort to prevent malaria
…Distributes 3000 Treated Mosquito Nets Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has urged Lagosians and …
There’s no G-spot in female anatomy, new study claims
The G-spot, an area near the clitoris where nerve endings converge, has been declared a myth by researchers in …
