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China Ramps Up contact Tracing to Contain COVID-19

Beijing has closed more gyms, malls, cinemas and apartment blocks. Authorities are ramping up contact tracing to contain a COVID-19 outbreak, while the month-long lockdown in Shanghai continues. People in various districts have been protesting against the lockdown and difficulties in obtaining provisions. Beijing’s Chaoyang district, the first to undergo mass testing this week, started the last of three rounds of screening on Friday among its 3.5 million residents.

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NDLEA Urges Political Parties to Make Drug Test Compulsory for Aspirants

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has urged political parties to make drug integrity tests part of the screening requirements for political aspirants. NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa, said the Agency will continue to advocate that drug test be conducted for politicians. Marwa revealed that the Agency has sent a letter to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, adding that the same will be sent to the […]

today04/28/2022

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NRCS commences First Aid training for Civil Servants

Imo State Chapter of Nigerian Red Cross Society has commenced Emergency First Aid Training for Public servants in the state. In an interview with Boss Radio News, the Chairman of the State Chapter, Chima Keke reveals that the free training was inspired by occurrences in the state. Speaking further, Keke encourages residents to embrace humanitarian services. A trainee representing the State Ministry of Education, Isaac Achumba, describes the experience as […]

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China Orders Mass COVID Testing

Beijing has launched a COVID-19 testing drive for its people as authorities raced to contain a growing coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese capital, has reported 33 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of infections found in the capital to 80 since Friday. Residents in the southern city have become frustrated with the authorities’ inability to meet their basic needs during the shutdown. Authorities listed 10 districts and one economic development […]

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World Marks Malaria Day

As the world marks this year’s world malaria day, health practitioners have stressed the need to join hands in eradicating the disease. Reacting to the theme "Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save life”, the Assistant National Secretary of the pharmaceutical society of Nigeria Ikenna Mbata speaks on the fight so far in the country. Also speaking a medical laboratory scientist Chris Dennis, states the symptoms of […]

today04/25/2022 1

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Presidency Harps on the Need to Increase in Country Production of Vaccines

The Presidency has harped on the need to increase the capacity for in-country production of vaccines and medical supplies. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, directed the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, to submit a progress report by the end of May 2022 on the indigenous production of vaccines. The statement revealed the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Nigeria’s economy […]

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Akpabio Completes Healthcare Centres in Akwa Ibom

Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has handed over blocks of healthcare centers to Onna local government area of Akwa Ibom State. Akpabio, who was represented by deputy director, housing and urban development, Ndukwe Ukpai, tasked the host communities to be dedicated in the protection and co-maintenance of the facilities. He noted that rural residents often encounter barriers to health care that limit their ability to obtain the care […]

today04/19/2022 1

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Consumer Protection Agency Seals Distribution Warehouse in Lagos

Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA has ordered the closure of a distribution warehouse located in Isheri-Ojodu Area of the State. A statement issued by the General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, disclosed that this was to ensure that further sales of the hazardous and contaminated products are stopped from circulation. The statement reiterated the government’s zero tolerance for the sale of hazardous and expired products.

today04/19/2022 1

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Cholera Outbreak Hits Plateau

Reports say an outbreak of cholera has been recorded in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. A health official in the community confirmed the development on Tuesday. According to the official, the outbreak was as a result of broken water pipes owning to the ongoing construction of overhead bridge, forcing locals to resort to drinking water from the dam. The official called on the government to sensitize the […]

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