schistosomiasis-elimination:-refocusing-on-snail-control-to-sustain-progress

Schistosomiasis elimination: refocusing on snail control to sustain progress

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…

cbn-introduces-n50bn-credit-facility-for-households,-small-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus

CBN Introduces N50bn Credit Facility For Households, Small Businesses Affected By Coronavirus

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that it would give a N50bn Targeted Credit Facility to households and small businesses affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Those eligible according to the apex bank must prove that they, their livelihood and business operations have been adversely affected by the spread of the virus. Businesses eligible for…