Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation director-general, said every year, an estimated 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer.
The spike coincides with the Israel-Gaza conflict, during which more than 80 journalists have lost their lives.
However, Desire Oparanozie, who recently returned to the team after months of being sidelined, scored a stoppage-time goal to complete the rout for Nigeria.
“Urgent development funds need to flow to Africa for climate change adaptation and resilience-building across the continent.”
