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Global Polio Eradication Initiative applauds Africa for wild polio-free certification

The Africa Regional Certification Commission on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 certified the World Health Organisation (WHO) African Region as wild polio-free after four years...

I’m responding positively to COVID-19 treatment, says Lagos Health Commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says he’s responding positively to treatment after testing positive to COVID-19 virus, and remains committed...

Spain imposes new restrictions due to increasing COVID-19 infections

Spain on Monday, August 24, 2020 introduced new restrictions in several regions, following a surge in coronavirus cases, the authorities said. Regional President, Quim Torra,...

EU in advanced talks with biotech firm for 225m COVID-19 vaccine doses

The European Commission and German biotech firm, CureVac, on Thursday, August 20, 2020 said they had concluded a first round of talks for the...

India records single-day spike of 64,531 COVID-19 cases, 1,092 deaths

India reported the biggest daily jump of 64,531 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, taking the total to 2,767,273, according to the...

South Korea warns of nationwide coronavirus risk as church outbreaks spread

South Korea on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 reported its highest daily rise in novel coronavirus cases since early March as outbreaks from churches around...

Nigeria announces 410 new COVID-19 cases as infections hit 49,895

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 announced 410 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections...

Ghana seeing remarkable recovery in COVID-19 cases, says President Akufo-Addo

Amid the current upsurge in the numbers of COVID-19 infection and deaths in some countries worldwide, Ghana is said to be seeing a remarkable...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...
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After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

Coalition commits to advancing climate justice in Nigeria

Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA), a coalition of civil society organisations, community groups, youth movements, researchers, and media actors,...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

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