In this file photo taken on September 10, 2020 a nurse prepares to inoculate volunteer Ilya Dubrovin, 36, with Russia’s new coronavirus vaccine in a post-registration trials at a clinic in Moscow. Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is 95 percent effective according to a second interim analysis of clinical trial data, its developers said on […]
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The coronavirus mutation first found in Britain has now spread to 50 territories, according to the World Health Organization, while a similar South African-identified strain has now been found in 20. The UN body also noted a third new coronavirus “variant of concern” found in Japan may impact upon immune response and needs further investigation. […]
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By Osaro Igwe Our parents and religious leaders should stop sending women back to their violent husbands, while claiming they are doing it for the sake of the children. Abusive homes damage children. These children end up damaged by what they witness while growing up. Women should be encouraged to leave abusive relationships and violent […]
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The low COVID-19 cases and deaths record of African countries, which contradicts prediction, is baffling American billionaire businessman cum philanthropist, Bill Gates, who has openly express his wonder. Specifically, the co-founder of Microsoft and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has said he does not understand why the rampaging coronavirus, which has inflicted an unpredictably high […]
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asks govt to support doctors The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, on Friday disclosed that at least 20 doctors have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the last one week. It therefore urged the general public to adhere strictly to the non-pharmaceutical protocols of hand washing, sanitizing, properly wearing face masks, and maintaining social distancing. It […]
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By Funmi Akingbade Whenever I am privileged to tell couples that sex not only adds to their lives but enhances their health, both physical and psychological, it seems to be an eye-opener for many people. Whenever any of the spouses is in the mood for sex, do you know that such a partner is indirectly […]
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NCDC alerts to a sharp rise in cases, deaths Laments declining testing in northern states Discloses N100m for an action plan Medical experts have warned that Nigeria would likely record frightening figures in COVID-19. A major reason for a second wave is predicated largely on the fact most people have abandoned safety precautions in the […]
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says it will begin vaccination with health sector and the vulnerable The Federal Government Thursday disclosed that it is making plans to procure at least 20 million vaccines to begin the process of inoculating the populace from the deadly covid-19 disease. It stated that it would start with vaccinating those working in the health sector […]
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About 340 people have been hospitalised due to an unidentified illness in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The outbreak in Eluru city on Saturday saw patients develop nausea, headache, and suffer fits causing many to fall unconscious, State Health Spokesman Manikyala Rao said. Accordind to dpa/NAN, health authorities have not yet established the cause […]
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The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), yesterday, said that it had sealed over 348 unauthorised outlets in the state to regulate and streamline the drug distribution value chain to promote the availability of safe, effective and quality medicines distribution in the country, Registrar of the Council, Elijah Mohammed, who disclosed this to journalists in Abakaliki […]
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