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FG declares 7 LGAs in Katsina, Benue open-defecation-free

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has declared seven local government areas in Katsina and Benue states Open-Defecation-Free (ODF), having met t

COVID-19 cure: Clinical trials of Russian Favipiravir reaches final stage

The clinical trials being conducted on a Russian-made drug, Favipiravir, believed to be capable of treating COVID-19, has reached final stage, the tes

Algeria ignores WHO directive, backs hydroxychloroquine trials

Algeria will continue to use the drug hydroxychloroquine against the novel coronavirus, a member of its scientific committee said, despite the World H

Obiano announces Anambra’s first Covid-19 death in state broadcast

Anambra has confirmed the first death of a Covid-19 patient in the state. The 66-year-old patient died because he did not report early enough for medi

OraQuick, new HIV self-test kit to drive fight against virus in Nigeria

OraQuick, a new HIV self-test kit, has been introduced in Nigeria to drive fight against the virus in the country. Nigeria’s Ministry of Health, throu