Coronavirus could reach most “if not all countries” – WHO warns
Coronavirus outbreak is “getting bigger”, the World Helath Organization (WHO) said on Friday after Nigeria confirmed sub-Saharan Africa’s first case, reiterating its warning that the virus could reach most “if…
Coronavirus: Panic sends world share markets crashing again, $5 trillion wiped off
Coronavirus panic sent world share markets crashing again, compounding their worst week since the 2008 global financial crisis and bringing the wipeout to $5 trillion. Hopes that the epidemic that…
Markets brace for global recession, as coronavirus spreads in three continents
Countries on three continents reported their first cases of the coronavirus on Friday as the world prepared for a pandemic and investors dumped equities in expectation of a global recession….
11 suspected coronavirus cases tested negative – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says results of the 11 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) tested in Nigeria is negative. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of NCDC,…
Tackling tuberculosis requires multi-sectoral approach to end scourge – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehinire The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehinire says the federal government has put in place, measures to tackle TB through various intervention programme. The minister…
Prepare for COVID-19, WHO warns Africa as Algeria records case
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO, Regional Director for Africa, has urged all countries in the region to prepare for Coronavirus (COVID-19) as second case has been confirmed. Moeti who made the…
Coronavirus: South Korea to launch mass testing as U.S. pledges $1 billion for vaccine
South Korea aims to test more than 200,000 members of a church at the center of a surge in coronavirus cases while the United States pledged $2.5 billion to fight…
Be wary in ‘taking that cup of tea’ – NAFDAC warns Nigerians against ‘Mai shayi’
DG NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be cautious when taking a cup of tea popularly known…
WHO concerned about coronavirus cases with no clear link
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the number of coronavirus cases with no clear epidemiological link, although the total number of cases outside China remains relatively small, its…
Lassa Fever: WHO, others working to develop vaccine – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), says there is no vaccine available yet against Lassa fever in the country. Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State, FMOH, disclosed this to newsmen…