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Omicron: Severe cases remain low in South Africa – WHO

The Omicron variant is reaching more countries in Africa, while weekly Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the continent surged by 93 per cent, the World...

Nigeria to launch national guidelines for WASH in healthcare facilities

Nigerian Government and development partners have finalised processes to launch the National Guidelines for promoting access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in...

WHO urges Asia-Pacific countries to brace selves for COVID-19 surge due to Omicron

Asia-Pacific countries must brace for a new surge in the number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases due to the Omicron variant, which emerged last month,...

COVID-19: Omicron variant now in 23 countries – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says cases of the new Omicron variant have been reported in at least 23 countries in five of the...

Still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more severe than Delta – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) says it still "not clear" whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta variant. WHO, in a...

Potential spread of new Omicron strain at global level is high – WHO

The likelihood of potential further spread of the new Omicron Coronavirus strain at the global level is high, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said...

WHO, health ministry, commence advocacy for effective e-waste management

The World Health Organisation, Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and other stakeholders have commenced advocacy for effective management of electronic...

Meeting explores avenues to curb illicit trade in tobacco products

The Second Meeting of the Parties (MOP2) to the Protocol on Eliminating Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products ended on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The...

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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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