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The state of the environment that one lives in, cannot be understated. Environmental health-related risks are a major concern across Africa, leading to diverse problems such as air pollution, water pollution, oil spillage, deforestation, desertification, erosion, and flooding caused mostly by human activities (ScienceDirect). The World Health Report indicated that globally, 23 percent of death …

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Marked annually, Children’s Day is an important occasion to recognise the African child, focusing on building a better future for them by investing in their education, safety, and most importantly- health. This year, the theme for Children’s Day, “Investing in our Children: Building a Better Future”, underscores the importance of providing for the health and …

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Celebrated annually, Africa Day is a key commemoration of African development, highlighting the cultural and economic potential that the continent possesses across various industries, from technology, entertainment, and especially- healthcare. Healthcare in Africa suffers from poor health infrastructure, absence of medical equipment, and lack of adequate access to healthcare and coverage. As a leading healthcare …

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According to the 2021 World Malaria Report, Nigeria had the highest number of global malaria cases, which is 27 % of global malaria cases, and the highest number of deaths, which is 32 % of global malaria deaths in 2020. Every year on the 25th of April, World Malaria Day is observed to raise awareness …

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