Twelve countries in Africa are now experiencing community transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), says the World Health Organisation. But it does not reveal the names of the countries. WHO African Region, in a statement on Thursday, says more than…
The World Health Organization has warned against taking Ibuprofen for symptoms of coronavirus which includes runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. The warning came after French health officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen effects of the virus. Commenting…
Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma has promised to donate masks, test kits and protective suits to all countries in Africa to help the continent in its fight against the novel coronavirus. In a statement released on Monday,…
Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the suspension of attendance at workplaces in all government agencies for 16 days against COVID-19 outbreak. An official in the Saudi interior ministry said in a statement that the decision excludes health, security, and military…
Anambra state branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society has unveiled a signboard donated by Corps members NEMA-CDS Group 2019 batch A, over the weekend at the state headquarters Amawbia, Awka. It was gathered that the President of the group…
The World Health Organization has warned that Europe has now become the “epicentre” of the world’s coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at a news conference in Geneva on Friday, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted out that the continent has reported more…
(Insidesource.com.ng) The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it’s older adults — ages 60 and up — who are more likely to get seriously sick from it. Some tips are applicable to every generation, but there are specific precautions older…
The Joint Health Sector(JOHESU) on Thursday suspended its 43-day old strike, directing its members to resume work on Friday 1st of June. The National Executive of the Union took the decision to suspend the strike after what it described as a…
Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has directed the striking health workers to resume work immediately or be considered to have absconded from duty. The minister gave the directive to Chief Medical Officers of all federal government owned hospitals late…
Senate President Bukola Saraki will meet the leadership of the Joint Health Sector Unions for the second time on Monday, as the Senate continues its quest to halt the lingering strike embarked by health workers under the aegis of the…