Niger becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the transmission of onchocerciasis
On 30 January 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Niger has been verified for eliminating the ...
New research: Sugary drinks caused 2.2 million diabetes cases in 2020
Globally, the burden of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was found to be greater among men than women, as well as among ...
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Niger is First African Country to Eliminate Blinding Onchocerciasis Disease - WHO
The World Health Organization said Thursday that Niger met the criteria for the elimination of onchocerciasis, a cause of blindness, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in ...
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WHO Verifies Niger As the First Country in the African Region to Eliminate Onchocerciasis [press release]
The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be ...
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EU allocates €510m for humanitarian aid in Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa
The European Union (EU) Commission has allocated €510 million to Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Sugary Beverages Responsible For 2.2 Million Diabetes Cases In 2020 – Study
New research links sugary drinks to 2.2 million diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular disease cases in 2020, highlighting a global health concern.
Sugary drinks caused some 2.2 million Type 2 diabetes cases in 2020
On average, the burden of sugar-sweetened beverage intake was higher among men than women, as well as among younger adults, ...
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EU votes €510m in humanitarian aid for Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa
The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian assistance package of €1.9bn for 2025, with €510m earmarked for ...