On 30 January 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Niger has been verified for eliminating the transmission of onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness. The Mectizan Donation Program and Merck,

Globally, the burden of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was found to be greater among men than women, as well as among younger adults, those with higher education levels, and individuals living in urban areas,

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 Africa acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasitic disease.

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 acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.

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.

A recent study from Tufts University, published in Nature Medicine, reveals the staggering health toll of sugar-sweetened beverages. Each year, these drinks contribute to 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.

The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian assistance package of €1.9bn for 2025, with €510m earmarked for Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

On average, the burden of sugar-sweetened beverage intake was higher among men than women, as well as among younger adults, higher-educated adults and those in urban areas.

The European Union (EU) Commission has allocated €510 million to Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has congratulated Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.

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 acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.

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