Russia reports daily rise in new coronavirus cases, infections up to 8,672
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by more than 1,000 for the second day running, taking the total to 8,672, the crisis response centre said on Wednesday. READ ALSO: COVID-19 lockdown: Russian man kills five people for ‘talking loudly’ The number of reported cases rose by 1,175, a record daily rise, while deaths […]
UN defends WHO against allegation of being China-centric on COVID-19
The United Nations (UN) has defended the World Health Organisation (WHO) against criticisms that it gave bad advice during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in China. The criticisms were coming from U.S. politicians, including President Donald Trump, who alleged on Tuesday evening that WHO was “China-centric”. Speaking at the daily coronavirus taskforce news briefing in Washington, […]
Work Health Day: NMA seeks healthy, dignifying working environment for workers
AS the World Health Organisation, WHO, celebrates the nursing profession by making the theme of the 2020 World Health Day to be “Support Nurses and Midwives,” the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has asked for a healthy and dignifying working environment for health workers in the country.
Akwa Ibom covid-19 update: Govt says 5 cases are hale and hearty
The Akwa Ibom state government has stated that all five reported positive test cases of COVID-19 in the state are hale and hearty while awaiting the conduct of a reconfirmation test.
DELSUTH faults report, says it never lamented on face masks shortage
Following report published in one of the mainstream media, not Vanguard, that DELSUTH doctors complained about shortage of face masks and other medical equipment’s, the management on Wednesday faulted the report, noting that nothing of such happened in the hospital.
Iron Capital partners Australian govt to support businesses in Africa
Nkiruka Nnorom Iron Capital, Africa-focused corporate finance and financial advisory firm, has announced a partnership with the Australian government, through its Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) to support the country’s businesses eyeing African investment. The new partnership allows Austrade to leverage on the extensive network of contacts Iron Capital has cultivated in Africa to support Australian […]
