CAPPA trains South-East journalists on Trans fats reporting
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has trained journalists from the five states of the Southeast on effective reporting of trans fats. The two-day training organised in conjunction with the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) in Enugu was funded by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). The training was facilitated by […]
Why delayed gazette of trans-fat regulation is dangerous
Meals that contain unsaturated fats are prone to oxidation of fats and oils. This is easily noticed by the change in the appearance, taste and smell of such foods. Consumption of such meals is life threatening and could lead to several cardiovascular illnesses. Unfortunately, such meals are consumed regularly by Nigerians and has led to […]
Fatty Acids in foods: Journalists demand law on regulation
Journalists from various media houses on Sunday in Enugu urged the Federal Government to enact a law regulating the use and consumption of Industrial Trans-Fatty Acids (TFAs). Trans-Fatty Acids, also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids are unsaturated fat that naturally occur in small amounts in meat and milk fat. TFAs are made when food makers turn […]
ENSG urges sustained advocacy against Trans-Fat Acids to check cardiovascular diseases
Enugu State Government on Saturday urged journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to sustain current advocacy against Trans-Fatty Acids (TFAs) to check rising cardiovascular diseases. The charge was made in Enugu by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi. He was addressing a journalism training session on Trans-Fat Reporting organised by Corporate Accountability and Public […]
ENSG urges sustained advocacy against Trans-Fat Acids to check cardiovascular diseases
Enugu State Government on Saturday urged journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to sustain current advocacy against Trans-Fatty Acids (TFAs) to check rising cardiovascular diseases. The charge was made in Enugu by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi. He was addressing a journalism training session on Trans-Fat Reporting organised by Corporate Accountability and Public […]
Why Delayed Gazette of Trans-fat Regulation is Dangerous
By Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Meals that contain unsaturated fats are prone to oxidation of the fats and oils. This is easily noticed by the change in the appearance, taste and smell of such foods. Consumption of such meals is life threatening and could lead to several cardiovascular illnesses. Unfortunately, such meals are consumed regularly by Nigerians […]
Nigerian govt cautioned against accepting Philip Morris’ COVID-19 vaccine
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has alerted the Nigerian government to the possibility of the Canadian government approaching it to accept the Medicgo COVID-19 vaccine (Covifenz), which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reportedly not approved. The WHO is said to have refused to approve the Medicago vaccine because Philip Morris is […]
Don’t accept Philip Morris COVID 19 vaccine donation from Canada, CAPPA tells FG
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has alerted the Nigerian government to the possibility of the Canadian government approaching it to accept the Medicgo COVID 19 vaccine (Covifenz), which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has not approved. The WHO refused to approve the Medicago vaccine because Philip Morris is a major shareholder in […]
Trans-Fat: Air frying vs Deep Frying, By Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello
Studies have shown that products resulting from oils heated for long periods under extreme temperature contains polar compounds[spacer height=”25px”] Traditionally, heated oils are used in frying foods. They vary from vegetable oil, palm oil, olive oil, sunflower to chicken oil and could be used in preparing fried foods and cooked meals. However, there are safe […]
Provide clean, free water for citizens
As this year’s World Water Day is commemorated globally, governments have been urged to desist from the water privatisation model and provide clean quality and potable water free for citizens. Co-ordinator of African Women Water Sanitation and Hygiene Network (AWWASHNET) Veronica Nwanya spoke at a programme in Lagos to mark the event. Nwanya, who spoke […]
