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Africa’s COVID-19 cases hit 90,000 – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that COVID-19 cases in Africa as at May 20, 2020 had risen to over 90,000. WHO Regional Office...

World Health Assembly applauds nurses in fight against COVID-19

The World Health Assembly, convened by World Health Organisation (WHO) has applauded nurses and midwives in their fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, describing them...

World Health Assembly: WHO says COVID-19 risk remains high

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the majority of the world’s population remain susceptible to coronavirus (COVID-19) as the risk remained high. WHO Director-General, Dr...

Madagascar, Plateau record first COVID-19 death

Madagascar has registered its first coronavirus death, albeit from a 57-year-old medical worker who suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure, the national COVID-19...

Lagos discharges 15 more COVID-19 patients, Imo three, Kebbi five

The Lagos State Government on Sunday, May 17, 2020 discharged 15 more patients who recovered and tested negative to coronavirus. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in...

Covid-19: Indonesia reports 489 new cases, Morocco 129

Indonesia reported 489 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, May 17, 2020, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 17,514. The country also reported 59...

Uganda reports 24 new cases of COVID-19, Indonesia death toll surpasses 1,100

A total of 24 cross-border cargo truck drivers on Saturday, May 16, 2020 tested positive for COVID-19 in Uganda, taking the total number of...

Brazil’s Sao Paulo state records more COVID-19 deaths than China

The Brazilian state of Sao Paulo has overtaken China when it comes to the number of deaths from the novel coronavirus. According to data released...

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Breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation, damage lungs, study warns

New research has showed that breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs. This potentially increases...
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Pollution: Groups unveil Nigeria Plastic Brand Audit Report

The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the Break Free From Plastic Movement (BFFP) on Tuesday launched the...

ACReSAL supports 2,000 Gombe farmers with climate-resilient seeds

No fewer than 2071 farmers in Gombe State have benefited from the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project in...

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