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- Health , News
- February 7, 2021
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Why mothers shouldn’t give teething powder to babies — Paediatricians
Paediatricians have warned mothers against giving teething powder to their babies, noting that ingredients in the powder may cause harm to them. According to the experts, giving babies teething powder…
UgamatvChina approves second domestic Covid vaccine
China’s drug authorities have given “conditional” approval for a second Covid-19 vaccine, Sinovac’s CoronaVac jab, the pharmaceutical company said Saturday. The vaccine has already been rolled out to key groups…
African leaders to tackle Covid, conflict at virtual summit
African leaders will open a two-day virtual summit Saturday to discuss the continent’s Covid-19 response as well as security issues that have been overlooked during the pandemic. The African Union…
- Health , News , Politics
- February 6, 2021
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WHO disqualifies Nigeria, eight others from global vaccine bid
The World Health Organisation-led COVAX global initiative has failed to shortlist Nigeria for the Pfizer vaccines following the country’s inability to meet the standard requirement of being able to store…
FG suspends outbound Emirates flights
The outbound flights of Emirates Airlines from Nigeria have been hit with a 72-hour suspension by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. This is contained in a circular issued on February…
COVID-19: Obiano imposes curfew, threatens to shut down markets
The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has imposed a curfew on the state following increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government,…
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- February 5, 2021
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‘COVID-19 ’ll end medical tourism in Nigeria’
A former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, Chukwuma-Machukwu Ume (SAN) has expressed optimism that the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world will end medical tourism by Nigerian elites.…
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- February 4, 2021
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Tension as Anambra monarchs undergo COVID-19 test
Anambra State traditional rulers on Wednesday underwent COVID-19 tests. It was gathered that the move was part of the state’s institutional measures to stem the spread of the pandemic. Members…
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- February 4, 2021
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COVID-19 has affected fight against cancer, says expert
A professor of radiation therapy and and oncology, Francis Durosinmi-Etti, has lamented the impact of COVID-19 in the fight against cancer. Durosinmi-Etti, in an interview with our correspondent on Wednesday…
- Health , News , Politics
- February 3, 2021
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Panic in NYSC hqtrs, camps as resident officer dies of COVID-19
He contracted COVID-19, referred to NCDC, died outside camp – NYSC • No infection in camps – Spokesman • Workers accuse scheme of hiding case • We tested everybody including…
