Niger’s historic triumph over river blindness is a beacon of hope for Africa
In a small village in Niger’s Tahoua region, an 80-year-old man sits in the shade, his eyes clouded by irreversible blindness ...
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Niger becomes first African nation to eliminate river blindness
Niger has made history as the first African country to eliminate the transmission of river blindness, according to verification by the World Health Organization (WHO).This milestone was achieved ...
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Hippopotamus: Yauri's symbol of unity
In the heart of Northern Nigeria lies Yauri, a region rich in history and cultural heritage. The River Niger and the hippopotamus, often referred to as the 'beast of blessings', are cornerstones of ...
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Quick takes: Measles in Texas, Marburg death, more polio cases
One more death has been recorded in Tanzania's Marburg outbreak, raising the death toll to 10 according to a weekly update ...
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Nigeria’s new coastal highway runs over communities & biodiversity hotspots
On Apr. 30, 2024, as the sun rose over Lagos, bulldozers rolled in to the Oniru waterfront, a popular leisure hub, where they ...