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PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 72
Devastating 6.9 magnitude quake in Cebu claims dozens, injures hundreds, leaves thousands displaced. A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu province in the central Philippines, killing at least 72 people and injuring nearly 300, according to the national disaster agency. The epicenter near Bogo City caused landslides burying homes and widespread damage to buildings and…
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HURRICANE IMELDA HITS BERMUDA WITH CATEGORY 2 FORCE
Sudden change in storm path puts Bermuda on alert for hurricane winds, flooding, and surges. Hurricane Imelda struck the Bermuda Islands Thursday with 155 km/h winds, bringing dangerous hurricane-force gusts, heavy rain, and forecasted flash floods. Initially expected to miss Bermuda, Imelda’s course shifted due to Hurricane Humberto’s recent passage. The storm already caused deadly…
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MSF SOUNDS ALARM ON CRITICAL MEDICAL SUPPLY SHORTAGES IN BORNO
Surge in malnutrition and measles strains Maiduguri health facilities amid funding gaps. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) urges Nigerian authorities and aid groups to urgently address severe shortages in medical supplies and staffing across Borno, especially Maiduguri. Following a sharp rise in malnutrition and measles cases, MSF nearly doubled bed capacity at Nilefa Kiji Hospital and…
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NAWOJ FEMALE FARMERS THRIVE WITH SACK FARMING IN BAUCHI
Simple sack farming boosts nutrition, income, and empowerment for women journalists. Female members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Bauchi are celebrating high yields from sack farming, an initiative promoting backyard gardening and better nutrition. Beneficiaries like Maryamu Bala and Amina Ahmed have harvested cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and cabbage, providing fresh, cost-saving…
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IIF LAUNCHES $8BN GENDER EQUITY ROADMAP FOR INCLUSIVE INVESTMENT
Nigeria sets 10-year plan to unlock capital for women, youth, and persons with disabilities. At the 3rd Gender Impact Investment Summit in Lagos, the Impact Investors Foundation unveiled a bold 10-year Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Roadmap aiming to mobilise $8 billion in inclusive capital by 2035. Developed with PwC Nigeria, the strategy targets…
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MYANMAR MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS, NOTES RISING ELDERLY POPULATION
Myanmar prepares for aging society with pensions, tech-based care, and social support expansion. Myanmar commemorated the International Day of Older Persons in Nay Pyi Taw, highlighting advances in healthcare and rising life expectancy. The 2024 census estimates over 6.1 million people aged 60+, projected to double by 2050 to around 13 million. The government is…
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NBRDA AND LA SHIPSON SET TO PRODUCE HIV DRUGS LOCALLY BY 2026
Nigeria’s push for self-reliance advances with homegrown HIV drug manufacturing launch. The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) and La Shipson Pharmaceutical Ltd have finalized plans to locally produce HIV drugs by early 2026. Following a recent MoU and a delegation visit, the initiative aims to fill healthcare gaps caused by reduced international aid.…
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EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC SHOWS HOPEFUL SIGNS BUT FACES CHALLENGES
Kasai’s Ebola case numbers stabilize as partners ramp up response despite funding and logistics hurdles. The Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, now totals 64 cases with 53 deaths, but 12 patients have recovered, highlighting the benefits of early treatment. The Ministry of Health and WHO report expanded treatment capacity from 10…
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FG HAILS 40% GROWTH IN RAIL AND WATER TRANSPORTATION
Nigeria’s transport overhaul drives economic recovery and infrastructure boom. President Bola Tinubu praised remarkable progress in rail and water transport over the past 28 months, underscoring sustained investments in infrastructure. Rail grew by over 40% and water transport by 27%, with the Kano-Katsina-Maradi and Kaduna-Kano standard gauge rail projects nearing completion. Major highway projects and…
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U.S. DELAYS TRUMP’S PHARMA TARIFFS, SHIFTS FOCUS TO PRESSURING COMPANIES
Pharma import tariffs postponed as U.S. aims to push manufacturers to build locally or cut prices. The Trump administration has postponed the planned 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceutical imports set for October 1. Instead, officials will prepare tariffs targeting companies that refuse to relocate production to the U.S. or lower drug prices. Originally, firms could…
