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Zoonotic diseases increase by 63% in Africa – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is facing a growing risk of outbreaks caused by zoonotic pathogens, such as monkeypox virus which originated...

Michael Simire - July 15, 2022

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Fresh COVID-19 wave sweeps Asia, New Zealand warns of pressure on hospitals

A new wave of Coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia. This prompted warnings for residents from New Zealand to Japan to take precautions to...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2022

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CSOs seek establishment of gender commission in Plateau

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Plateau State has called for establishment of a Gender Commission to facilitate the implementation of Gender Equal...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2022

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SDGs achievable barring grim times – ECOSOC President

President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Collen Kelapile, has expressed optimism that there is still hope to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals...

Michael Simire - July 14, 2022

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WHO warns against use of two drugs for non-severe COVID-19

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, advised patients with mild or moderate cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) against the use...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2022

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WHO council report seeks equitable expansion of genomics

The Science Council of experts of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its first report, on accelerating access to genomics for global health. The report argues...

Michael Simire - July 12, 2022

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Centre tasks African leaders on management of COVID-19 funds

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has urged African leaders to step up implementation mechanisms to address the lack of transparency in the...

Michael Simire - July 11, 2022

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COVID-19: Nigeria records 880 fresh infections as NCDC raises alarm

The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has raised alarm over 880 additional coronavirus infections reported in Nigeria from July 2 to 8,...

Michael Simire - July 10, 2022

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Nigeria’s health sector gains amid strikes

Nigeria’s health sector in 2025 recorded notable progress in infrastructure, emergency care, insurance expansion, and service utilisation, yet persistent...

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