One Health: African leaders pledge to improve on emergency preparedness, response
Post Views: 1,272 Ministers of Health, agriculture and wildlife from 16 West Africa countries on Friday, at the landmark West
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Sierra Leone ratifies Minamata Convention
Post Views: 1,177 The Government of Sierra Leone on Tuesday November 1, 2016 deposited its instrument of accession, thereby becoming
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GEF Council approves gold mining sector programme, 18 others
Post Views: 1,275 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council at its 51st meeting held during the week has approved the
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Lead, the silent killer, stalks Kenya’s paint industry
Post Views: 1,326 Squeezing past the pulley carts stacked high with goods, through the throng of people navigating the sweltering
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Pushing for a Mercury-Free Future: Story of a Filipino migrant worker
Post Views: 1,215 Debbie, a former Filipino migrant worker, a miner, and a single parent of three has been through
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WaterAid launches new campaign, calls for improve WASH in healthcare facilities
Post Views: 1,129 WaterAid has today launched a new campaign for health professionals, calling on them to take action to
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Minamata Convention: Swaziland deposits instrument of accession, becomes 31st future Party
Post Views: 1,348 The Government of Swaziland on 21 September 2016 deposited its instrument of accession, thereby becoming the 31st
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Scientists develop new inhaler to protect lungs against effects of air pollution
Post Views: 1,646 An inhaler that protects the lungs against air pollution has been developed by scientists and could help
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Polish business, scientists team up against air pollution, climate change
Post Views: 1,116 Major Polish businesses, scientists and environmentalists pledged to boost cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals –
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Toxic chemicals in household dust linked to cancer, infertility
Post Views: 1,370 Household dust harbours a cocktail of toxic chemicals that have been linked to an increased risk of
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