Tag: WHO
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Global coronavirus cases increases by over 230,000 – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 230,370 in 24 hours. The biggest increases were from the U.S., Brazil, India and South Africa, according to a daily report. The previous WHO record for new cases was 228,102 on July 10. Deaths remained…
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19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there are 19 potential COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials globally. WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, disclosed this on its official Twitter account @WHOAFRO. The WHO also said that here are nearly 150 COVID-19 vaccine candidates. “South Africa is the first country on the continent to…
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U.S. lawmakers blast Trump’s decision to formally withdraw WHO
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to officially quit the World Health Organisation (WHO) has sparked outrage among U.S. lawmakers, raising concerns over the ongoing global fight against the coronavirus pandemic. “To call Trump’s response to COVID-9 chaotic and incoherent doesn’t do it justice. “This won’t protect American lives or interests — it leaves Americans sick…
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COVID-19: Blind Association seeks adequate information in accessible format
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) has called on government at all levels to ensure public information and healthcare messages regarding COVID-19 were made accessible to the blind and partially sighted Nigerians. Mr Ishiyaku Adamu, National President of the association, made the call in Lagos on Wednesday. “Essential information should be made available for…
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COVID-19 cases top 10, 000 in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa in Congo, says there are so far 10, 000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in 52 Africa countries. The UN’s health agency gave the update on its official twitter account @WHOAFRO on Wednesday. ALSO READ:Kaduna fire service records 221 fire incidents in 3 months “There are…
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WHO urges Asia-Pacific to brace up for long-term battle against Covid-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday urged Asia-Pacific countries to brace up for a long-term battle against the coronavirus and stressed the need for nations not to let their guard down even if cases taper off. ALSO READ:Buhari signs quarantine regulations on lockdown “This is a pandemic unlike the world has ever seen, and…
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To date, there’s no specific medicine for coronavirus treatment —WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that, so far, there is no specific medicine recommended for the prevention or treatment of the new coronavirus, a.k.a 2019-nCoV. The global health body also warns that vaccines that are usually used in the treatment of pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do…
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WHO urges calm as China virus death toll nears 1,900
The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak rose again on Tuesday but Chinese and international health officials sought to calm global nerves, citing a study showing most cases are mild and warning against excessive measures to contain the epidemic. ALSO READ:EFCC secures 1,266 convictions in 14 months – Magu Nearly 1,900 people have now…
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World Epilepsy Day: Neurologist urges FG to make funds available for researchers to find permanent cure
A Neurologist, Dr Ibrahim Wakama, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to support Nigerians living with epilepsy by making funds available for researchers to find permanent cure for the ailment. ALSO READ:BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses Lokpobiri’s case, affirms Lyon as Bayelsa APC candidate Wakama made the call in an interview with our correspondent in…
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China virus death toll passes 1,000, WHO warns of ‘very grave’ global threat
The death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak surged past 1,000 in China on Tuesday as the World Health Organization warned that the epidemic poses a “very grave” global threat. ALSO READ:Legal Aid Council receives 16 cases in January The WHO is holding a conference in Geneva on combatting the virus as Beijing struggles to…