Coronavirus: New variants are causing growing concern in Africa
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteExperts believe the spread of new coronavirus variants in Africa has contributed to an increase in both cases and deaths reported across…
Centre: Indian coronavirus strain now in Nigeria
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe COVID-19 strain, which is currently ravaging India, has been found in Nigeria, according to a report. Read More
UK could share 20% of its available Covid vaccines with poorer countries and still hit its target of offering a jab to every adult AHEAD of schedule, UNICEF claims
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBritain should give away a fifth of its Covid vaccines to help poorer countries protect their citizens, UNICEF said today. Read More
Children eat most sugar at home as study finds breakfast cereals and ready meals are fuelling obesity crisis
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteChildren consume more sugar from meals at home than at school or in snacks, a study suggests. Read More
Liberia: Pregnant Women Not Reporting for HIV Test
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn official of the National AIDs Control Program in Maryland County has alarmed about low turnout of pregnant women at various health…
Doctors warn against use of cow dung as cure for Covid-19, say other diseases can spread
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDoctors in India are warning against the practice of using cow dung in the belief it will ward off Covid-19, saying there…
London council first in the UK to offer paid miscarriage leave to women and their partners
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Londoncouncil is believed to be the first local authority in the country to offer full paid leave to employees who experience a miscarriage or stillbirth. Read…
People with higher BMI 'more likely to test positive for Covid'
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePeople with a higher body mass index (BMI) are more likely to test positive for the virus that causes Covid-19, new research…
Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteScores of bodies have been found floating down the Ganges River in eastern India as the country battles a ferocious surge in…
Rules on face masks could be changed next month - health secretary
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMatt Hancock said ministers “haven’t ruled that out” as part of step four of England’s roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions on 21 June,…