Every year, over 20.5 million people die from heart disease, with more than 75% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
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The Lagos State Government (LASG) has restated its commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for the agricultural ecosystem and food security to thrive in the state.
The World Bank has approved $1.57 billion in financing for Nigeria to improve healthcare services and strengthen the country’s resilience against climate change impacts, such as flooding and drought. The announcement was made on Monday, with the international lender outlining its plan to support key sectors through three major projects.
Niger state government is set to witness a major transformation in its healthcare system, as Governor Mohammed Bago forges a new partnership with the prestigious Montefiore Medical Centre in New York.
Nigeria has pledged its full support to the global campaign against lead poisoning, with a focus on protecting vulnerable citizens from the devastating effects of lead exposure.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has seized 78, 530 capsules and pills of tramadol, Opioids and other illicit substance in Kano, Niger, Plateau, Katsina, Edo and Oyo State.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
The United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) has assured Nigeria of continued support for environmental sustainability projects to ensure a healthy environment.
Local authorities have confirmed at least 132 cholera cases in Yobe state, northeast Nigeria, with about nine deaths—a 6.8 per cent fatality rate. “The delay in seeking treatment has significantly contributed to these fatalities,” said the Yobe state Commissioner for Health, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana.
The Police Command in Ogun state says a male lion has killed its handler at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Zoological Garden in Abeokuta.