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Groups urge govt to enforce tobacco control regulations

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) and a host of civil society groups have urged the Nigerian government to commence immediate...

Michael Simire - February 20, 2020

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WHO reports 92 cases of human-to-human coronavirus cases outside China

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 confirmed 92 cases of human-to-human spread of the coronavirus in 12 countries outside China. But the...

Michael Simire - February 19, 2020

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Ministers collaborate on stopping entry of Covid-19 into Nigeria

Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Abuja said nation’s international airports had been collaborating effectively with relevant agencies to ensure the dreaded...

Michael Simire - February 19, 2020

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W/Africa needs $50m to strengthen coronavirus preparedness

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) says the West African region is in need of $50 million to strengthen the capacity of member states,...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2020

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Latest data may point to declining covid-19 spread, says WHO

The number of new coronavirus infections appears to be declining in China, the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Monday, Fenbruary 17, 2020 said,...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2020

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How we’re helping countries with coronavirus, by World Bank Group

The World Bank says it has multiple mechanisms to quickly help countries facing public health issues such as the COVID-19 (coronavirus). According to the bank, it can provide emergency assistance,...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2020

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Coronavirus spreads to Africa, 46,550 confirmed cases in China

Africa recorded its first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, February 14, 2020 as a foreigner who had been put in isolation at a hospital in...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2020

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Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry has continued to strengthen...

Michael Simire - February 15, 2020

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