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CAPPA commends FG as Nigeria strengthens chemical waste management
CAPPA, in a statement, noted that the facility represents a critical infrastructure milestone in Nigeria’s national chemicals and waste management…
CAPPA sounds alarm on food, tobacco as cancer burden rises in Nigeria
The organisation also renewed its commendation of the federal government’s plan to earmark pro-health taxes for cancer prevention and care,…
Tobacco industry accused of masquerading as public health ally
Organisers hope the discussion will equip public health professionals, policymakers, and the general public with tools to critically assess the…
Rights groups condemn Makoko demolitions as babies, adult die
“Demolitions have since extended to areas such as Oko-Baba, which are not under power lines at all, reinforcing fears that…
Advocacy groups back NAFDAC’s tough ban on sachet alcohol
In a strongly worded joint statement on Sunday, the two leading public health advocacy organisations described the ban as a…
Alarming and Deadly’: CAPPA backs call for diabetes state of emergency
CAPPA described as “alarming” a recent disclosure by the association’s president that no fewer than an estimated 30,000 Nigerians die…
Water a right, not a commodity: Activists sound alarm across Africa
Now in its fifth edition, the Africa Week of Action (13–18 October) brings together grassroots movements, labour unions, civil society…
At 65, Nigeria still hungry for real freedom – CAPPA
The group observed that whatever gains have been recorded are being overshadowed by hardship, pointing to high costs of food…
CAPPA applauds FG’s health tax policy, urges hike in sugary drink levy
“It would help curb the rising prevalence of NCDs, which already account for nearly 30 percent of deaths nationwide and…
Young Nigerians to lead food justice fight at CAPPA bootcamp
The bootcamp will feature a faculty of local and international experts in food policy and public health, many of whom…
Lagos “shit” water boreholes evidence of government failure – CAPPA
“Lagosians are not to blame for drinking unsafe water. They are victims of policy failure. This failure must be acknowledged…
CAPPA urges 100% tobacco tax to curb deaths, save ₦526bn in health costs
In a statement, CAPPA warned that the tobacco industry is continuing to aggressively target Nigerians with traditional and novel smokeless…
CAPPA condemns UI’s suspension of students over fee hike protest
The organisation described their suspension as the tragic climax of a year-long campaign of intimidation and harassment by university authorities.
Benue killings: CAPPA demands immediate action to stop bloodshed
The organisation demanded the creation of a victims’ compensation fund to rebuild lives in Yelewata, and other areas affected by…
Ogoni 9 pardon: CAPPA urges Tinubu to ensure full reparations
CAPPA called on the federal government to immediately match talk with action by insisting upon the full payment and transparent…
CAPPA excited over declaration of Ado-Ekiti as smoke-free city
In a statement on Friday, CAPPA described the declaration as a defining moment for Ekiti State and Nigeria’s tobacco control…
CAPPA insists on increased tax for sugar-sweetened beverages
"Food corporations use a sophisticated web of marketing strategies to lure Nigerians-especially children and young adults-into consuming ultra-processed foods that…
How corporations hook Nigerians on unhealthy foods, increase diseases – Report
CAPPA acknowledged the Nigerian government’s “bold steps” to confront the challenge by, for example, introducing the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax…
Nigerian workers at receiving end of poor govt policies – CAPPA
According to media reports, no fewer than 20 states have yet to implement the new minimum wage for local government…
Why Nigeria has serious water crisis – CAPPA
The report, CAPPA says, examines the ongoing implications of privatisation reforms advocated by international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank,…
CAPPA commends Lagos on Adiyan II, urges increased funding of public water
Furthermore, CAPPA pointed to the recent withdrawal of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from Lagos' water sector…
CAPPA urges NASS to increase tobacco control budget to N300m
Secondly, CAPPA called for the full operationalisation of the National Tobacco Control Fund.
Preserve intellectual freedom in student loan policy, CAPPA urges FG, NELFUND managers
The organisation described this potential direction of the policy as discriminatory, a clear manifestation of the increasing commercialisation of public…
CAPPA decries clampdowns on free speech, assembly in Nigeria
CAPPA, therefore, calls on Nigerian authorities at all levels to put an end to these alarming trends and uphold the…
Show financial commitment to addressing diabetes burden, CAPPA tells FG, states
The organisation also called on the government to channel revenue generated from the SSB tax towards improving healthcare infrastructure and…
End mining tragedies, CAPPA tells FG
The organisation called on state governments to exercise strict oversight of corporate mining operations, enforcing penalties, including license revocations and…
Privatisation won’t solve Lagos water problems, says CAPPA
CAPPA flagged the overwhelming presence of voices favouring the privatisation of public water utilities, stating that while it is undeniable…
Privatisation won’t solve Lagos water problems – CAPPA
Decrying the absence of frontline communities at the conference, CAPPA noted that vulnerable groups such as women, girls, persons with…
CAPPA advises govt over food policies
In a statement signed by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe, the organisation commended the Nigerian government for its…
Enforcement of tobacco control laws will protect children’s health – CAPPA
The World No Tobacco Day was initiated in 1987 by the WHO to raise awareness about the health risks associated…