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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

May 11, 2026
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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

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West Africa Takes Historic Step Toward Lassa Fever Vaccine Access with Launch of First End-to-End Roadmap

West Africa has today, 3rd February 2026, marked a major milestone in regional health security with the official launch of the Lassa Fever End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for West Africa, a first-of-its-kind, regionally-led framework designed to ensure equitable access to safe and effective Lassa fever vaccines once they become available. The roadmap was developed with […]

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Nigeria to Host the 2026 Inherited Blood Disorders Leadership Forum in Abuja

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Abuja, Nigeria — 11 February 2026 — The Nigeria Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion, in collaboration with the National Blood Service Agency and in partnership with the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia & Haemoglobinopathies Foundation (NNHF), is pleased to announce the Nigeria Inherited Blood Disorders Leadership Forum, scheduled to hold from 11–12 February 2026 at the […]

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CEPI launches global plan to secure the future against epidemic and pandemic threats

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OSLO, 13 FEB—As deadly disease outbreaks become ever more frequent and disruptive, CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is setting out a bold plan to transform the way the world tackles the most dangerous viral threats. The new five-year strategy—CEPI 3.0—was unveiled today as CEPI called on governments, philanthropies and partners to invest US$2.5 […]

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Resolve to Save Lives in Partnership with Nigeria Health Watch & Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Launches “Project Amplify Lead Poisoning Prevention in Nigeria” to Drive National Action Against Lead Poisoning in Nigeria. 

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Abuja, Nigeria – 17th March 2026  Nigeria Health Watch, in conjunction with Resolve To Save Lives (RTSL: Nigeria), has announced the launch of Project Amplify Lead Poisoning Prevention in Nigeria, a strategic advocacy and communications initiative designed to support national efforts to eliminate lead poisoning and protect the health of millions of Nigerians, especially children.  Lead poisoning remains one of […]

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CEPI backs updated Zaire ebolavirus vaccine that aims to improve vaccine affordability and accessibility for low- and middle-income countries

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GENEVA/OSLO/21 JAN: A vaccine used to help protect against Zaire ebolavirus – one of the world’s most severe infectious diseases – could become more affordable and easier to deploy in low-resource settings thanks to a new collaboration between CEPI and MSD. Backed by up to $30 million in CEPI funding, MSD will leverage Hilleman Laboratories, a joint […]

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Oxford University enters into licensing arrangement with Serum Institute of India to develop Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate

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Serum Institute of India to make up to 100,000 investigational Oxford Rift Valley fever vaccine doses. Rift Valley fever is a potentially deadly viral disease currently affecting West Africa. Doses manufactured by Serum Institute of India could be set aside for testing to combat the outbreak and future Rift Valley fever emergencies. The epidemic preparedness […]

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