Tag: Cappa
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…