May 12, 2025

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The Impact of Smoking on Lung and Heart Health in Nigeria

Smoking severely harms lung and heart health in Nigeria, as highlighted on World Lung Day and World Heart Day. With smoking being the main cause of diseases like lung cancer and COPD, urgent anti-smoking campaigns and regulations are essential to protect public health, especially for vulnerable youth and non-smokers affected by secondhand smoke.

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HIV PrEP: Why AVAC Calls for Accelerate Access

AVAC urges Gilead Sciences to hasten generic production of Lenacapavir, an HIV PrEP under trials, highlighting the potential to reduce market delay and achieve global health equity. Gilead plans submission for FDA approval in 2024 and aims worldwide collaboration for cost-effective distribution. Advocacy stresses pricing transparency and accelerated investments for equitable PrEP access.

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