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West African sickle cell disease advocacy

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation urges Ghana to include disease education in national curriculum

In Ghana, the Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) launched a campaign for Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September. The initiative encourages citizens to prioritize genotype testing before marriage to prevent medica

Diphtheria outbreak response and vaccination efforts in Nig

10 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigeria launches vaccination campaigns in Kano and Jigawa

The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria continues to prompt large-scale public health interventions. In Zamfara State, where the situation previously saw 44 deaths and 367 suspected cases, authorities have announced that scho

Rabies prevention and vaccination efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Food and Veterinary Agency urges rabies vaccinations

The Food and Veterinary Agency (AHV) has issued an urgent appeal to pet owners to ensure regular rabies vaccinations in observance of the 20th World Rabies Day. The agency highlighted that while the disease claims a huma

Nigerian political leadership tensions

5 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nyesom Wike faces political rift with APC governors and Senate scrutiny

Nigerian political tensions have intensified as leaders position themselves for the 2027 general elections. Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed his commitment to securing a second term for Presi

Abuja infrastructure and sanitation development

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Abuja infrastructure projects targeted for completion by January

Infrastructure and sanitation initiatives in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have focused on easing traffic congestion and improving urban management. Recent efforts included the evacuation of large refuse heaps

Maternal and neonatal mortality reduction in Africa

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Nigeria intensifies efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality

Efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Africa are being addressed through both research-backed interventions and national policy initiatives. A study by the Karolinska Institutet regarding the ALERT projec

Construction accidents and building collapses in Africa

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Building collapses reported in Kisii and Abuja

A series of construction accidents and structural failures have been reported across several African nations. In August, fatalities occurred during separate incidents in Sierra Leone and Kenya. In Lungi, Sierra Leone, a

Disability rights advocacy in Nigeria

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria calls for better support and inclusion

Disability rights advocates in Nigeria are calling for increased government support, improved infrastructure, and better social inclusion for persons with disabilities. At a national policy dialogue, officials emphasize

Nigeria floods persist, Abuja waterway demolitions begin

14 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Sam Onuigbo backs Nigerian development commissions and Abuja demolitions

Heavy rains that began in early July 2026 have kept Lagos, Calabar and other Nigerian cities under flood pressure, exposing chronic urban‑planning gaps, undersized drainage, and the impact of indiscriminate waste dumping

Rivers State political leadership disputes

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Nyesom Wike pledges support for Tinubu and criticizes political opponents

Political tensions in Rivers State have intensified due to ongoing disputes involving key political figures, including Nyesom Wike, Rotimi Amaechi, and Siminalayi Fubara. Initial reports highlighted clashes over leadersh