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September 13, 2021

COVID-19: New Zealand’s biggest city on lockdown after 33 new cases

Measures taken by New Zealand include border closures, lockdowns, and testing. So far there have been 955 reported cases.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
September 13, 2021

Nigerian women kick against legalising cannabis

“As Nigerian women, we say no to the legalisation of cannabis sativa. We already have lots of challenges in the country that are associated with drugs abuse.”

National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) and Cannabis
September 13, 2021

UK begins trial of Grail Inc’s blood test for cancer

Britain on Monday began the world’s biggest trial of Grail Inc’s flagship Galleri blood test that can be used to detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear.

September 12, 2021

COVID-19: NCAA reviews rules for international travellers

This measure is expected to ease the difficulty experienced by international travellers whose PCR codes are not immediately generated after paying statutory fees.

Int'l travellers
September 12, 2021

Jigawa targets 57,145 children for polio immunisation

A total of 57,707 children got vaccinated against the disease in the last round of exercise.

Polio immunisation vaccine
September 12, 2021

COVID-19: Nigeria records two deaths, 547 new cases Saturday

Nigeria’s total infections now stand at 198,786, while the fatality toll is 2,590.

September 11, 2021

Anambra govt partners United Nations on health centre, insurance

The centre would help make informed decisions and policies to drive better healthcare access.

Vincent Okpala, Edward Kallon
September 11, 2021

Corp members will get COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Masari promises

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has pledged to provide adequate COVID-19 vaccines for all the corps members in the state.

Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari
September 10, 2021

COVID-19: UN chief Guterres pushes for implementation of global vaccine plan

The UN chief said member states need to act together in solidarity and self-interest to address the pandemic.

António Guterres
September 10, 2021

COVID-19 increasing rate of suicide, WHO warns

The global health body wants countries to treat suicide prevention as a national priority.

WHO logo, COVID-19