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COVID-19 deaths in Africa linked to diabetes – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that 18.3% of COVID-19 deaths in Africa are people living with diabetes. WHO…
COVID-19: Lagos records 136 as cases rise to 65,148
Lagos State has again confirmed the highest number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria. Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) on…
What South Africans must do to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19 infections
More people are wearing masks and using hand sanitisers. Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images via Getty Images Laura Rossouw, University of the…
COVID-19: Nigerians in diaspora advised to suspend Christmas trips
The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 has appealed to Nigerians abroad to suspend plans of coming home for the…
Scabies: the neglected tropical disease no one wants to talk about
Mykola Samoilenko/Shutterstock Michael Head, University of Southampton Some diseases are more likely to enter public conversation than others. COVID-19 has…
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Diabetes prevention and care needs more nurses with extra training and support
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Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.93m as death toll reaches 46,505
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has said that coronavirus cases in the African continent have reached 1,930,981…
Unpacking the legal and ethical aspects of South Africa's COVID-19 track and trace app
Many countries around the world have launched digital contact tracing apps. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Dr Marietjie Botes, University of Pretoria…
‘Great day for humanity’: Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Pfizer Inc’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective based on initial trial results, the…
