The World Health Organisation (WHO)has said the African Region is on the verge of being certified wild poliovirus free, the Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti disclosed. According to PremiumTimes, Moeti made the disclosure on Tuesday during the virtual World Health Assembly 2020 in Geneva, adding that the certification will be a major public health milestone in Africa.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Nigeria has recorded an additional 216 newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the country making the total confirmed cases now to 6,175.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) team has on Monday arrived Cross River State for an on-ground inspection and assessment of the states' facility as well as it's zero COVID-19 status. Addressing the team, Dr Beta Edu, the Cross River Commissioner for Health said the state has been proactive towards the pandemic even before the first recorded case in Nigeria.
Team of researchers in the University of Lagos (Unilag) has developed an Ambuvalent ventilator, as part of its contribution to further tackle Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed yesterday to have recorded additional 288 confirmed new cases pushing the toll to now 5,445.
A 98 years old woman has recovered from the novel coronavirus after being treated in one of Lagos state facilities. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed on Wednesday 13th May 2020 that the nonagenarian was discharged alongside 25 others patients who had previously tested positive to the deadly coronavirus in Lagos state.
