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Health

January 15, 2022

Lagos Red Cross begs state govt for subvention

Some of the society’s priority needs the money will be used for include six ambulances, four utility vehicles and personal protective equipments.

Red Cross officials
January 15, 2022

Jigawa govt vaccinates 1.7 million children against polio

The exercise was conducted simultaneously across the 27 local government areas of the state between January 1 and January 5.

Polio immunisation vaccine
January 15, 2022

Jigawa LG bans open defecation

The state threatened sanctions against anyone or group of persons who violate the by-law against open defecation.

Open defecation
January 14, 2022

Nigerian varsity begins clinical trial of COVID-19 drugs

The research project is codenamed “Solidarity Plus”, which evaluates the three drugs used in treatment of COVID -19.

Coronavirus used to illustrate the story.
January 13, 2022

Omicron caused 15 million new weekly COVID-19 cases: WHO

In Africa, for example, more than 85 per cent of people are yet to receive a single dose of vaccine.

Health workers attending to Covid-19 patient
January 12, 2022

COVID-19: Quebec PM to tax unvaccinated Canadians

“We are considering the issue of imposing health tax that will be paid by all adults who refuse vaccination for non-medical reasons.”

Health workers attending to Covid-19 patient
January 12, 2022

Philippines bans unvaccinated from using public transport

The “no vaccination, no ride/no entry” policy would be in effect in the capital region of Metro Manila, a sprawling metropolis of more than 13 million people.

January 12, 2022

COVID-19, rising debt threatening Nigeria, other nations’ economic growth: World Bank

By 2023, all advanced economies will have achieved a full output recovery…output in developing economies will remain four per cent below its pre-pandemic trend.

January 12, 2022

COVID-19 vaccines need to be updated: WHO

“Until such vaccines are available, and as the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolves, the composition of current COVID-19 vaccines may need to be updated…”

Vaccines
January 11, 2022

FG says 3,598 cholera deaths in 2021 unacceptable

The age group of five to 14 years was the most affected, with Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano State, and Zamfara leading.

Child suffering from cholera