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UNGA81: Expert warns medical innovations fail without frontline capacity

Mr Mazen Mokhtar, Chief Executive Officer, Baitulmaal, a humanitarian organisation, has called for stronger frontline health systems to ensure that medical innovations translate into better outcomes for mothers and newborns in fragile settings. Mokhtar made the call on Friday, during a panel discussion, “From Pipeline to Pregnancy: Unlocking the Final Step”. It was organised by ...

ALMA: 30% funding cut could cause 146m more malaria cases in Africa

The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) says a 30 per cent cut in malaria financing could lead to 146 million additional malaria cases in Africa by 2030. It could also cause nearly 400,000 deaths and 37 billion dollars in lost Gross Domestic Product (GDP). ALMA said this on Friday at a high-level side event on ...

Enugu: Police investigate, detain building owner as overhead tank collapse kills 5

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has ordered an investigation into circumstances surrounding the collapse of a concrete water reservoir that claimed five people in Enugu community. The command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, who said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu, stated that the owner of the ...

MACN commends NIMASA reforms, notes improved transparency

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has commended the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s maritime sector. MACN Chief Executive Officer, Cecelia Torbrand, gave the commendation when she led a delegation from the network on a courtesy visit to NIMASA in Lagos on Friday. The ...