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…
SINGAPORE: All new and existing work pass holders, including dependants, planning to enter Singapore from Malaysia, are required to obtain the approval from the republic’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before they commence their journey. In its website, the ministry said upon arrival in Singapore, all affected work pass holders will be placed on a mandatory…
The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic Read More https://www.newscientist.com/article/2237475-coronavirus-latest-news-wuhan-plans-to-end-lockdown-in-april/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home Views: 0
L-R: Ifemosu Michael Adewale and, Prof Felix Salako L-R: Ifemosu Michael Adewale and, Prof Felix Salako A student of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, who was expelled for writing an open letter to the school’s management over issues of transportation and insecurity on campus, Ifemosu Michael Adewale, has raised the alarm over plans to…
Air Canada plans to temporarily lay off more than 5,000 flight attendants, due to the new coronavirus pandemic, their union said Friday. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-air-canada-flight-union.html Views: 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Calling on all Malaysians to unite and play their part in the fight to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah (pix) today urged the people to cancel their plans to return to their hometowns and to always observe good personal hygiene. “I ask that…
Walmart plans to hire 150,000 people to meet increased demand during the coronavirus crisis and will pay out $365 million in bonuses, the US retail giant said. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-walmart-hire-workers-virus.html Views: 0
In part 1 of this 2-part podcast, Maria, Joel, and nationally recognized college savings expert Lynn O’Shaughnessy will discuss the best ways to save—from 529 plans to Roth IRAs—and the unique benefits of each. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/navigating-college-savings-part-1/ Views: 0
Looks like Google is on a spree of acquiring every company that comes in its sight. The latest one to catch the fancy of Google is Nest Labs. In a recent announcement, Google revealed that it plans on acquiring the company for a whopping $3.2 billion. Nest Labs is a company that makes thermostats. The…
Feeling unsure about your college savings plans? Even the savviest of savers can become bewildered when considering college savings options. In part 2 of this 2-part podcast, Maria and Joel tackle this topic, discussing the different types of 529 plans and how to navigate financial aid, gift contributions, assets, and taxes. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/navigating-college-savings-part-2/ Views:…