WHO releases guidelines to help countries maintain essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health ArticlesBy Abdul-Qadir March 31, 2020 Leave a comment

The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems worldwide. The rapidly increasing demand on health facilities and health care workers threatens to leave some health systems overstretched and unable to operate effectively. Previous outbreaks have demonstrated that when health systems are overwhelmed, mortality from vaccine-preventable and other treatable conditions can also increase dramatically. During the 2014-2015…

156 new Covid-19 cases as of noon today, tally now 2,626: Health DG (Updated)

LifestyleBy Thamin Abdul March 30, 2020 Leave a comment

PETALING JAYA: There were 156 new Covid-19 cases, with three deaths recorded at noon today, which brings the total number of infected and deceased cases to 2,626 and 37, respectively. “To date, (out of the 2,626 new cases), 94 are being treated in intensive care and of these, 62 cases require breathing assistance,” Health director-general…

‘Chloroquine’ used to treat Covid-19 patients since first wave: Health DG

LifestyleBy Thamin Abdul March 29, 2020 Leave a comment

PUTRAJAYA: Chloroquine, a drug used for malaria, has been used to treat Covid-19 patients since the first wave of the outbreak in Malaysia and has shown its efficacy, according to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix). He said the anti-inflammatory properties of the drug were effective in treating Covid-19 which caused inflammation in…

Babalakin Obsessed With The Vice-Chancellor’s Removal By Alabi Azeez

TechnologyBy abeldecoteau80 March 29, 2020 Leave a comment

As expected, the Vice Chancellor’s response on the barrage of lies that Babalakin tried to peddle about the suspension of the 51st convocation of the university, elicited anger and rage from a faceless and dishonest ‘Concerned Stakeholders’ and a group of delinquent non-academic staff making scrupulous releases requesting for the Vice Chancellor to proceed…

Schistosomiasis elimination: refocusing on snail control to sustain progress

Health ArticlesBy Abdul-Qadir March 27, 2020 Leave a comment

Substantial progress has been made during the past decade to prevent and control schistosomiasis (also known as bilharziasis) globally. The disease affects more than 230 million people, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. Progress is mainly due to large-scale periodic treatment of affected populations with praziquantel, the only medicine recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) against…

WHO satisfied with Malaysia’s preparedness in dealing with Covid-19

LifestyleBy Thamin Abdul March 26, 2020 Leave a comment

PUTRAJAYA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is pleased with Malaysia’s level of preparedness in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah (pix) said the matter was learned at a recent meeting between the WHO and the Ministry of Health (MOH). “What Malaysia is doing is the first method, the MCO (Movement…

The Political Economy Of Coronavirus By Kunle Wizeman Ajayi

TechnologyBy abeldecoteau80 March 25, 2020 Leave a comment

The most powerful person in Aso Rock, Abba Kyari; who is the chief of staff to the president, has tested positive to Covid19. No government official can reach President Buhari without him. There is a ripe suspicion that the kitchen cabinet might have been infected. Likewise in Europe, the most powerful person, Angela Merkel the chancellor…

BREAKING: Abuja Resident Suspected Of Having Coronavirus Isolated In Ondo Hospital

TechnologyBy abeldecoteau80 March 25, 2020 Leave a comment

A woman based in Abuja but on a trip to Ondo State has been isolated at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo Town, after showing symptoms of Coronavirus. Her blood sample has been collected for testing but the result is yet to be out, according to findings by SaharaReporters. The patient was taken to…

Coronavirus: Risk of death rises with age, diabetes and heart disease

TechnologyBy abeldecoteau80 March 23, 2020 Leave a comment

People who have the new coronavirus are more likely to die if they are older or show signs of sepsis or blood clotting problems, suggests a study of patients in two Wuhan hospitals Read More https://www.newscientist.com/article/2236846-coronavirus-risk-of-death-rises-with-age-diabetes-and-heart-disease/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home Views: 0

Bacteria found leaking from gut to body in people who are obese

TechnologyBy abeldecoteau80 March 23, 2020 Leave a comment

Bacterial DNA has been found in the blood, liver and fat of people who are obese, showing bacterial fragments or even live bacteria are leaking into their bodies. This may help explain the development of type 2 diabetes Read More https://www.newscientist.com/article/2236592-bacteria-found-leaking-from-gut-to-body-in-people-who-are-obese/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home Views: 0

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