About 12 persons infected in Congo’s new Ebola outbreak – WHO
Up to 12 people have been found infected with Ebola in a new outbreak of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) said…
WHO says this is a time of great concern as daily cases hit record high
New coronavirus cases had their biggest daily increase ever as the pandemic worsens globally and has yet to peak in central America, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday,…
Okonjo-Iweala makes list of possible candidates for WTO’s new Chief
The World Trade Organization (WTO) began the process on Monday of selecting a new director-general to replace Brazil’s Roberto Azevedo, who is stepping down a year early at the end…
China expending great efforts in global scramble COVID-19 vaccine trials
China will strengthen international cooperation in future COVID-19 clinical vaccine trials, building on earlier collaboration in vaccine development, the science and technology minister said on Sunday. China is expending great…
Gov. Bello lifts lock down in Kabba-Bunu LGA, insists Kogi remains coronavirus free
The Kogi State government has lifted the lock down imposed on Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state over suspected cases of COVID-19. Governor Yahaya Bello announced this on Friday…
WHO says new Congo records 2 new cases of Ebola infection
The Ebola virus has infected two more people in Equateur province in western Democratic Republic of Congo and spread to a new area 150 km (93 miles) away from the…
COVID-19: Death toll among nurses reaches 600 as 450,000 affected globally
More than 600 nurses worldwide are known to have died from COVID-19, which has infected an estimated 450,000 healthcare workers, the International Council of Nurses said on Wednesday. The death…
Again, Kogi rejects report, says NCDC has an agenda to claim every State has COVID-19
Kogi state government has once again responded to the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control’s reporting of COVID-19 within its territory, describing it as fictitious. In a statement released by…
Trump cutting U.S. ties with WHO over coronavirus handling
The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organisation over the body’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, accusing the U.N….
WHO commends African leaders on fight against COVID-19, says Africa has just 1.5% of global cases
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, has paid tribute to African leaders for the progress they have made in their fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Moeti…