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Health

October 16, 2021

World Food Day: Catfish, nuts prevent dementia, says old peoples’ carer

She explained that nuts were loaded with lots of healthy vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy brain.

October 15, 2021

COVID-19: India reopens for tourists after 19 months of restriction

India plans to issue 500,000 free visas as an incentive to short-term tourists.

October 15, 2021

U.S. donates 17 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa

The donation comes as African countries struggle to vaccinate a fraction of their population.

October 15, 2021

One in four adults don’t exercise enough: WHO

WHO guidelines recommend adults should do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity per week.

World Health Organization
October 14, 2021

51 million COVID-19 infections undetected in Africa: WHO

WHO disclosed that its analysis used a COVID-19 health calculator developed by Resolve to Save Lives to arrive at the figure.

Matshidiso Moeti
October 14, 2021

COVID-19 could leave lasting impact on children’s mental health, UNICEF warns

A flagship report by UNICEF notes that about 13 per cent of adolescents aged 10 to 19 live with a diagnosed mental disorder.

Mental Health
October 14, 2021

Vaccines and Nigeria’s march towards malaria eradication

WHO notes that Nigeria has made remarkable progress in malaria control, with a decline in prevalence from 42 per cent in 2010 to 23 per cent in 2018.

October 14, 2021

WHO establishes group to study origin of COVID-19

Made up of 26 scientists from several countries, members were selected from over 700 applications.

WHO logo, COVID-19
October 14, 2021

Unvaccinated civil servants will be barred from work, govt offices: FG

Presidential Steering Committee says civil servants will, from December 1, present proof of vaccination or negative PCR tests conducted within 72 hours to access offices.

Boss-Mustapha
October 13, 2021

2022 Budget: Buhari regime to increase tax on soft drinks

President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime will, from 2022, impose excise duties on carbonated drinks.