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Health

October 29, 2021

COVID-19: Int’l flights to remain suspended in India until November 30

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said the restriction will not be applicable for all-cargo operations.

Coronavirus
October 29, 2021

COP26 Conference: UK tells Nigeria to be committed to climate change

“We look forward to seeing an effective implementation strategy for Nigeria’s revised Nationally Determined Contribution that will address the mitigation gap.”

October 29, 2021

12,043 children in IDP camps now enjoy hygiene: UNICEF

Diseases like dysentery, diarrhoea, typhoid, cholera, and malnutrition that led to the underlying cause of nearly 50 per cent of deaths in children under five globally.

October 29, 2021

LASUTH performs first laser surgery on kidney stones

Stephen Ikuerowo, a professor of urology at LASUTH, said the laser lithotripsy treatment would save patients the pain of opening up their upper urinary tract during surgery.

LASUTH
October 28, 2021

World Stroke Day: What you need to know

October 29 is set aside to mark World Stroke Day and raise awareness for the health challenge.

October 28, 2021

COVID-19: NCDC announces 166 additional infections, total now 211,496

Till date, 211,496 cases have been confirmed, 202,930 cases discharged and 2,886 deaths recorded in 36 states and the FCT.

Coronavirus
October 27, 2021

Taliban leader asks businessmen to invest in Afghanistan

The minister asked doctors in the country to serve the patients so that no Afghan would need to seek medical treatment abroad in the future.

October 27, 2021

NAFDAC begins clampdown on drug hawkers in Kaduna

“The risks associated with patronising drug hawkers are dangerous and very lethal,” the state coordinator said.

October 27, 2021

Queen Elizabeth pulls out of COP26 over health concerns

“Her Majesty has regretfully decided that she will no longer travel to Glasgow to attend the Evening Reception of COP26 on Monday, November 1.”

Queen Elizabeth
October 27, 2021

UK retailers warn of pre-Christmas price rises

“It is now clear that the increased costs from labour shortages, supply chain issues, and rising commodity prices have started filtering through to the consumer.”