Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will go into self-isolation immediately, after one of his close aides tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, 10th of December. Lagos state Governor and other members of his team will be tested by the Lagos State biobank today but will remain in isolation until the […]
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Coronavirus: WHO Says Garlic, Salt Water will Not Protect Against Disease
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that eating garlic and regularly rinsing nose with saline solution will not guard against coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV). Information obtained from WHO’s website dispelled various myths and rumours surrounding the 2019-nCoV that could potentially harm the public’s health. WHO refuted some of the myths and […]
NTBLCP Laments 76% People Affected by TB in Nigeria Not on Treatment
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) has lamented that over 76 percent of people affected by tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria are not on treatment. According to the organisation, is estimated that about 18 Nigerians are lost to tuberculosis every hour and this poses a challenge towards the eradication […]