Kwara joins Covid-19 states as Nigeria’s cases rise to 238 HIGHLIGHTS Kwara joins infection states as Nigeria’s figures rise to 238 South Sudan records index Covid-19 case Health pros challenge FG plan to import Chinese medics NCDC distances self from Funke Akindele saga VIDEO: Funke Akindele sentenced, apologizes The NCDC has just now reported that […]
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South Africa records highest infection rate, low deaths in Africa
World Health Organisation published figures from the African continent show total confirmed cases of 8,377 infections and 371 deaths.
Nigeria death toll rises to 5 as infections hit 232
NCDC has reported 224 confirmed cases of Coronavirus infections in Nigeria, with 10 new cases arising since yesterday.
America fumbles, becomes worst-hit country
The coronavirus infection cases in the United States has surged to 328,000 as at today, making it the worst hit country in the world outside China.
NNPC Mobilizes to Build 12 Hospitals, 6 Diagnostic Centres
NNPC announced today that it is mobilizing efforts to construct and equip 12 hospitals and six world-class diagnostic centres across Nigeria
Ugochukwu died of kidney disease, family says
Family says late Commissioner for Health, Prof. Anthony Ugochukwu, died after protracted battle with kidney disease.
Enugu Health Commissioner Passes On
Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Anthony Ugochukwu, has passed on, according to checks conducted this morning by eMetro News.
Covid-19 Update for Friday 3 April 2020
African and Nigerian cases of coronavirus on the rise as Nigerian cities obey lock-down directives from state and federal authorities
Africa climbs to 6,075 cases, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the African continent stands at 6,075 as at today, 2 April
WHO asks Govts to provide for poor during lock-down
India is providing $24Bn stimulus package (about N8.6 trillion) to support her vulnerable population during the Covid-19 crisis