Sunday, November 1, 2026

Health

November 15, 2021

Ten thousand students quarantined in China schools, hotels

More than 10,000 students were required to stay in their dormitory rooms or go to quarantine hotels in the northeastern city of Dalian.

November 15, 2021

Australia urged to phase out tobacco smoking

The report also noted that phasing out cigarettes would improve the population’s overall health and reduce the cost to Australia’s public health system.

November 15, 2021

Indians ordered to work from home over air pollution

“We direct the centre and states of the national capital region to impose work from home for the meantime.”

November 14, 2021

Expert lists diabetes’ early symptoms, urges vigilance

“Obesity, being above 45 years and those with a family history are risk factors of contracting diabetes.”

diabetic patient
November 14, 2021

COVID-19: NCDC registers 51 additional infections on Saturday

The NCDC also registered 11 new deaths, bringing the total death toll in the country to 2,960.

November 14, 2021

Red Cross wants employees trained to handle first aid emergencies

The group wants companies to provide for first aid, stating that “it will help to reduce disasters.”

Red Cross officials
November 13, 2021

Moroccan police seize 3.21 tonnes of cannabis in sting operation

The banned substance was hidden in an agricultural farm located in the town of Asboya, 30 kilometres from Guelmim.

Moroccan King Mohammed VI
November 13, 2021

NCDC records 129 new cases of COVID-19 infections

The new infections were recorded across 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.

November 13, 2021

Diabetes: WHO criticises producers for shrinking insulin access for profits

A WHO report says high prices, low availability of human insulin, few producers dominating the insulin market and weak health systems are the main barriers to universal access.

Insulin
November 12, 2021

COVID-19 cases reach 212,947 in Nigeria

A total of 53 new cases were reported on Thursday across Nigeria, the NCDC said.

COVID-19 Test