Monthly Archives: July, 2020

Health

19 potential COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are 19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials globally. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo,...
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Gender

Govt asked to prioritise women and girls’ reproductive health needs amid pandemic

As Nigeria joins the World to celebrate this year’s World Population Day, Development Communications Network (DevComs) calls on the Nigerian government to provide for...
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Water & Sanitation

Union Bank to provide potable water to six geo-political zones in Nigeria

The Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) said on Friday, July 10, 2020 that it would provide potable water to the six geo-political zones in...
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Health

German scientists say coronavirus also infects the heart

A study published on Friday, July 10, 2020 by scientists based in the northern German city of Hamburg found out that the novel coronavirus...
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Health

WHO to probe coronavirus origin in China

An advance team from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has left for China to organise an investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus...
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Disaster Risk Management

NEMA issues flood alerts to 28 states, 102 LGAs

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 102 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 28 states in the country fall within highly probable flood risk...
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Health

FDA authorises marketing of IQOS as modified risk tobacco product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 authorised the marketing of IQOS, Philip Morris International’s (PMI) electrically heated tobacco system,...
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Agric & Biotech

How genetic engineering technology can revolutionise world system, by biotechnologists

Biotechnologists say technological advances have dramatically triggered the rates at which plant transformation can be achieved to meet specific needs at every phase of...
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Conservation

17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human impacts on California’s landscapes, Cal Poly Humboldt and the U.S....
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Health

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, has urged Nigerians to ensure regular water intake to keep...
Human Settlement

Why buildings keep collapsing in Nigeria, by builders

The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has attributed the recurring building collapse cases across the country to weak construction...

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Conservation

17 California State University campuses join statewide wildlife monitoring effort

In response to accelerating climate change and increasing human...
Health

Anambra commissioner tasks Nigerians on hydration amid intense heat

The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike,...