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· Jun 9

WHO Extends Mpox Emergency as Cases Surge in West Africa and Beyond

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended the international health emergency status for the mpox virus epidemic following a global expert review. Since early 2024, over 37,000 cases and 125 deaths have been reported in 25 countries, with the Democratic Republic of Congo accounting for 60% of cases and 40%...
· Jun 9

AFENET uses Google AI satellite data to vaccinate 78,000 untracked Nigerian children

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) utilized Google’s Open Buildings dataset to identify unmapped villages in Nigeria and vaccinate 78,000 previously unreachable children in Katsina State’s Yamma 2 ward. The dataset, which includes 1.8 billion building footprints created by Google Research Africa, supports health planning and flood protection in multiple...
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· Jun 7

Tyler Perry’s “Straw” highlights poverty and resilience, Nigerian lens questions its violent turn

Tyler Perry’s film “Straw,” released on Netflix on June 6, 2025, stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother confronting systemic struggles such as poverty, eviction, and the potential loss of her ill daughter. The movie depicts a tense bank heist triggered by Janiyah’s desperation, exploring themes of...
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· Jun 7

Iyabo Ojo Defends Daughter Priscilla Ojo Against Tanzanian Media Criticism

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has publicly defended her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, after Tanzanian media personality Mange Kimambi criticized Priscilla and her partner Juma Jux for posting content considered distracting ahead of Tanzania’s elections. Kimambi advised the couple to take a five-month break from social media to avoid public backlash, prompting...
· Jun 6

DNA-Based Weight Loss Offers Personalized Nutrition Plans Tailored to Genetic Makeup

DNA diet tests analyze an individual’s genetic makeup to recommend personalized nutrition plans that promote healthy, sustainable weight loss and improve overall health. The tests identify genetic sensitivities to certain foods, metabolism efficiency, nutrient absorption, and risk factors for chronic diseases to tailor diet and fitness strategies. By aligning diet...
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· Jun 3

Ukraine Invited to NATO Summit in The Hague Amid Russia Invasion Tensions

Ukraine has been officially invited to attend the NATO summit scheduled for June 24-26 in The Hague, Netherlands, announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO officials. This invitation comes amid ongoing concerns about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and US pressures on NATO members to increase defense spending. Zelensky emphasized that...
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