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Lagos Raises Alarm as Noise Pollution Threatens Public Health busy Lagos street with high noise levels

Korede Abdullah May 1, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Authorities in Lagos have raised fresh concerns over rising noise pollution, warning that prolonged...

Experts Push Urban Health Units to Rescue Nigeria’s Slum Dwellers Health experts discussing urban health solutions for Nigeria’s slums

Koko Maxwella February 20, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Health policy experts are urging the Federal Government to establish dedicated urban health units...

WHO Warns Poor Waste Management Driving Global Health Crisis WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

Oluwatobi Adu December 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation warns that poorly managed solid waste is fuelling a growing...

WHO Urges Cities to Prioritise Health in New Urban Policy Guide WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

Oluwatobi Adu October 31, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on national and municipal authorities to adopt...

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