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Health

December 11, 2020

India: Government investigates death of 9 newborns in an hospital

Families of the newborns alleged the deaths took place due to medical negligence.

Narendra Modi
December 11, 2020

How Governor Wike’s continuous shutdown of Rivers markets is crippling households headed by women

The closure of two strategic markets — under coronavirus concerns — has aggravated suffering of families across the oil-rich state.

December 10, 2020

COVID-19: Nigeria to get 20 million doses of vaccines

Health minister says the vaccines would be subjected to WHO and NAFDAC certification before use.

Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire
December 10, 2020

WHO lists world’s top 10 killer diseases

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death at the global level in the last 20 years.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
December 10, 2020

Canada, U.S., UK, other wealthy nations hoarding COVID-19 vaccine

The UN had earlier warned against “vaccine nationalism” by the wealthy countries.

Photo of Coronavirus vaccine used to illustrate this story (Credit: Bloomberg)
December 9, 2020

Uganda applies for COVID-19 vaccine

Surfing cases of coronavirus are being reported in the country.

Yoweri Museveni
December 9, 2020

Namibia to deploy dogs for COVID-19 detection

A school of veterinary medicine is training beagles for the pilot project.

December 8, 2020

UK: How 90-year-old grandma got Pfizer’s first vaccine jab

Madam Keenan says she can finally look forward to spending time with family and friends in the New Year.

Margaret Keenan
December 7, 2020

Gusau Dialysis Centre upgraded with N220m: FRC

The government audit agency confirmed the expenditure when it inspected projects at the centre.

December 7, 2020

COVID-19: Indonesia receives Sinovac, to begin vaccination

The first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination would be prioritised for health workers.