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WHO warns against blanket boosters as vaccine inequity persists

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, warned that blanket COVID-19 vaccine booster programmes could prolong the pandemic and increase inequity. WHO...

Ebonyi First Lady launches state clean cooking programme

The wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Rachael Umahi, in collaboration with the International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED) and with...

Omicron cases now in 89 countries, doubling three days in areas with local spread – WHO

The Omicron coronavirus variant has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas...

Nigerian, Ayoade Alakija, appointed WHO special envoy

Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has appointed Dr. Ayoade Alakija as WHO Special Envoy for the Access to...

WHO urges Europeans to keep vigilant eye on COVID-19 spread during holidays

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Europeans to keep a vigilant eye on the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they round out...

Omicron variant spreading faster, now in 77 countries – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Omicron variant is spreading faster than other variants as it is now present in 77 countries. WHO...

Gazette of Trans-Fat Regulations best Christmas gift for Nigerians

When I got the invite to participate at the virtual launch of the REPLACE global report hosted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), my...

Africa faces 4th wave of COVID-19 due to Omicron variant – WHO

Africa is being hit by the fourth wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, driven by the Omicron variant, after recording the fastest weekly surge...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) held its Regional Caucus for North Africa...
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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...

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...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of...

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

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...
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