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WHO endorses landmark public health decisions on Essential Medicines for Multiple Sclerosis

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Today the World Health Organization (WHO) published the new editions of the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) which include important new medicines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, cancer, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular conditions, among others.  The updated Model Lists aim to facilitate greater access to innovative medicines that show clear clinical benefits.… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Gospel Icon Africa premieres in Nigeria this August

Village Reporter,
The Reality gospel show, Gospel Icon Africa (GIA) is set to premiere in Nigeria this August. The reality gospel talent show aims to change the narratives of Gospel music in Africa and give up-and-coming Gospel ministers a platform to show forth their light. The Managing Director of GIA, Mrs. Esther Oladeji, highlights that the show intends to create a platform… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Governments hold fourth round of discussions on proposed amendments to International Health Regulations (2005)

Global Author
Governments last week continued their detailed examination of a significant number of the over 300 proposed amendments to the WHO International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR). In this fourth round of intensive discussions, taking place under the aegis of the Working Group on Amendments to the IHR (WGIHR), the 196 State Parties to the IHR – which include WHO’s 194 Member States(1) – discussed… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week

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In the last 10 years, many countries have made significant progress to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates. Yet even greater progress is possible when breastfeeding is protected and supported, particularly in the workplace. This World Breastfeeding Week, under its theme, “Let’s make breastfeeding at work, work” – UNICEF and WHO are emphasizing the need for greater breastfeeding support across all workplaces… Read More
Development Health Advice 

‘Let’s make breastfeeding at work, work’, urge UN agencies

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In the last decade, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased by a remarkable 10 percentage points, to 48 per cent globally, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Promoting and supporting breastfeeding at workplaces can help drive the progress higher and towards the global target of 70 per cent by 2030, they said.… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian held for duping doctor of 20L

Village Reporter,
Vadodara: A Nigerian national studying pharmacy was arrested by the cybercrime sleuths here for duping a city-based doctor of Rs 19.70 lakh rupees. Police said that they arrested the accused Okofar Kizito from Bengaluru in Karnataka where he is studying at R R College. They added that they are now searching for his accomplices. According to the police, Dr Rajkumar… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Celebrity images rights and statutory protections in Nigeria

Village Reporter,
Image rights are starting to garner attention due to multiple cases of exploitation and infringement. Notably, the shield of image rights covers in most cases celebrities in Nigeria. It is interesting to note that it is mostly celebrities who have instituted and won image rights cases. This is not to suggest that persons who are not celebrities have no image… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Ballantine’s 2023 True Music Fund recipients announced

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The 10 recipients will each receive £10 000 ($12 800), which is part of Ballantine’s longstanding commitment to push underground scenes forward and to support artists, fans, crews and communities around the world. “This £100,000 fund has been set up to support organisations actively working to achieve these core ideals globally,” Ballantine’s said. “In a world still unpicking the dominance of… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Afrobeats: A global phenomenon with Nigerian artists leading the way

Village Reporter,
Characterised by its fusion of traditional African rhythms, jazz, funk, and soul, Afrobeats has captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. In recent years, a new wave of Afrobeats artists has emerged, introducing fresh sounds and innovative approaches to the genre. Among these rising stars is Rema, a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper, who has gained international acclaim for his… Read More
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