Health
The longest known Covid-19 infection in a patient is said to have been documented by British researchers. The patient tested positive for a total of 505 days before their death. The previous record for persistent infection – rather than repeated bouts of COVID-19 – is thought to be 335 days, the team from King’s College […]
The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, has said in an interview with Newsmen on Friday in Abuja that Nigeria’s rules on face mask have not been completely abolished. He stated that the use of face mask are a major component of public health safety measures which have been an important […]
As the world continues to battle with COVID-19, NCDC reports that Nigeria had recorded 1631 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, 358 confirmed cases, and 59 confirmed deaths as of the sixth week of 2022. This was from its Lassa Fever Situation Report and was communicated through the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday. […]
In a tweet early Thursday morning, NCDC reported an additional thirteen confirmed cases of COVID-19. This increased the total number of confirmed cases to 254,137. According to them, Rivers appeared to have recorded the highest in new cases with a total number of seven people infected from the virus. Followed by Nasarawa with four new […]
WHO reports that medical supplies delivered to Tigray, a troubled area in Ethiopia, are unable to be distributed due to shortage in fuel. It said on Tuesday that it had begun supplying to the regional capital, Mekele, where the supplies are now being held in storage. Among the supplies included antibiotics, medicines for malaria and […]
Nollywood leaders under the aegis of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) have backed the ongoing war against drug abuse in Nigeria even as they expressed their preparedness to join the crusade against the scourge. They gave the assurance on Monday during a meeting with the Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, […]
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world and are variable in size, colour, and firmness. They contain Fibre, potassium and folate, and antioxidants. Not only are they eaten plain, but Bananas can also be deep-fried, mashed, curried, or added in shakes, smoothies, desserts, and salads. Here are 6 benefits of eating […]
An accident involving two vehicles on the Ore-Benin Highway has killed two people dead on Sunday. The Ogun Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Ota, Ogun state that the accident occurred at about 9:30pm after “J4 Ogbere” in the […]
Nigeria, Ghana to get Malaria Vaccine by First Quarter of 2022 –AHM. Nigeria and other African countries like Ghana are at the verge of having access to the newly developed malaria vaccine. This was announced by the Assembly of Health Ministers of the ECOWAS region on Friday, 12th November, 2021, at the 22nd ordinary session […]
53 new cases of Corona virus was recorded by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) bringing the total number of infections in the country to 212,947. The agency made this known in its daily COVID-19 report on Friday morning. According to the NCDC the 53 new cases were from seven states and the FCT […]
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