COVID-19 vaccines intact in cold store, not affected by power grid collapse — FG
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE federal government has said COVID-19 vaccines in its strategic cold store were intact and not affected by recent collapse of national grid, which plunged the country into darkneas for some hours. The government equally said a total of 28 million vaccines were in stock just as it said it was still […]
WHO Calls For Urgent Funding For TB Fight #WorldTBDay
On March 24, as the world commemorates World Tuberculosis Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an urgent investment of resources, support, care and information into the fight against tuberculosis (TB). Progress towards reaching the 2022 targets set in the UN High Level Meeting political declaration and the WHO Director-General’s Flagship Initiative Find-Treat[-All […]
Crude oil spill: We’re under siege, Bayelsa community cries out
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenogoa Residents of riverside settlement of Lasukugbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have cried out that they have been under ceaseless environmental assault following a crude oil leak from a facility owned by Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NAOC. The facility, known as the Tebidaba/Brass 18’ pipeline reportedly ruptured […]
8 Low-Calorie Cocktails That Will Help You Stick to Your Healthy Eating Goals
You know the feeling: You’re catching up with friends over cocktails, and suddenly as you drain your second drink you’re thinking, Whoa, how many calories did I just sip? Cocktails are sugary, and sugar equals calories. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to tweak classic recipes so they won’t ruin your healthy eating goals. Below, […]
Infant And Young Child Feeding
Every infant and child has the right to good nutrition according to the “Convention on the Rights of the Child”. Undernutrition is associated with 45% of child deaths. Globally in 2020, 149 million children under 5 were estimated to be stunted (too short for age), 45 million were estimated to be wasted (too thin for […]
Health Benefits of Cherries
It’s cherry season again! They’re fresh, plentiful, beautiful, and delicious, but, you may be wondering—are cherries actually that good for you? The answer is yes, 100 times yes! Cherries are not only one of the healthiest fruits, they also rank as one of the most health-protective foods overall. One cup, or about 21 cherries, contains […]
India’s Coronavirus Deaths Exceed 200,000 After Record Surge In Cases
India’s toll from the coronavirus surged past 200,000 on Wednesday, the country’s deadliest day, as shortages of oxygen, medical supplies and hospital staff compounded a record number of new infections. The second wave of infections has seen at least 300,000 people test positive each day for the past week, overwhelming healthcare facilities and crematoriums and […]
Health Official Alleges ‘Sexual Slavery’ In Tigray; Women Blame Soldiers
The young mother was trying to get home with food for her two children when she says soldiers pulled her off a minibus in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, claiming it was overloaded. It was the beginning of an 11-day ordeal in February, during which she says she was repeatedly raped by 23 soldiers who forced nails, […]
1.4 Million With Tuberculosis, Lost Out On Treatment During First Year Of Covid-19
An estimated 1.4 million fewer people received necessary care for tuberculosis (TB) during 2020 compared with the previous year, because of COVID-19, the UN health agency said on Monday. The latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) from more than 80 countries, showed a reduction in the treatment of 21 per cent in the first year […]
Identifying Your Stressors
We all live with stress but we handle it differently. But then, maybe stress from work, daily hustle or bills are kinds of stress we have little or no control over and we always have to find a way to deal with it. But what do you do when the reason for the stress is […]
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