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Omicron threat remains high in east Europe – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, said a new wave of infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus was...

UN announces new dates for MENA Climate Week 2022

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has abbounced new dates for the first-ever Middle East and North Africa Climate Week, MENACW...

Stakeholders urge govt to speed up local production of vaccines

Some stakeholders in the health secto, have called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts on local vaccines production in country. They said this on...

WHO prequalifies first monoclonal antibody, tocilizumab, to treat COVID-19

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody, to its list of prequalified treatments for COVID-19. WHO, in a statement on its...

Britain drops testing mandate for fully-vaccinated travelers

Britain on Friday, February 11, 2022, dropped Coronavirus testing for fully vaccinated travelers, making thousands of people to embark on a half-term getaway. Travel trade...

Coups, COVID and climate test African leaders at summit

African leaders gather at an African Union summit this weekend to try to forge a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. They...

Healthcare waste from COVID threatens environment – WHO

Tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous strain on health care waste management systems around the...

Improve resistance to neglected tropical diseases, WHO urges countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for an international push to confront the inequalities that characterise Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and urged support...

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Govt lifts five-year ban on exploration activities in Zamfara

The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara, after five years of its suspension. Minister...
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Active participation of Ogoni stakeholders fundamental to remediation project – HYPREP

The  Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) says the active participation of Ogoni stakeholders is fundamental to the success of...

Study investigates impact of climate change on respiratory health of grassroot dwellers 

The C2Rest Study Nigeria has concluded plans to start medical research to understand the impact of climate change on...

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Govt lifts five-year ban on exploration activities in Zamfara

The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on...

Active participation of Ogoni stakeholders fundamental to remediation project – HYPREP

The  Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) says the active...
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