Disease X: What is the illness spreading in Congo?
A mysterious 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of Congo. Experts say it's probably a known illness — but which one? And can it be treated?…
Coronavirus and the Easter celebration
Many were looking forward to a loud and fun Easter celebration this year and couldn’t wait to organize one fun activity or the other but, due to the lockdown, Easter celebrations will…
Lockdown: Funke Akindele and others facing prosecution
The world is currently facing a coronavirus pandemic for which there is no cure and most countries have gone on lockdown, with some urging their citizens to practice social distancing as a…
Coronavirus: Is chloroquine Africa’s wonder drug?
A humble anti-malarial pill may be the answer to COVID-19. Despite caution over its effectiveness, African countries hope it will stem the disease's spread. Health systems are unprepared to handle the pandemic,…
Recognising opportunities in the Covid-19 crisis
On this week's Inside Stuff, Martin Oloja talks about recognising and working on the opportunities in the Covid-19 crisis.…
Why COVID-19 is not a death sentence
As of April 2, more than 200,000 patients have recovered from coronavirus infection, Nigeria has also recorded her share cases of discharged patients. Yes, many have lost their lives to the deadly…
Coronavirus: Lagosians react angrily to lockdown
Pains of the lockdown across parts of the country especially Lagos State went a notch further as Lagosians reacted angrily to the coronavirus lockdown which is currently taking its toll on the…
Covid-19: Adherence to preventive tips, still key path to follow – Experts
Nigeria, to a large extent, does not have ventilators if the situation gets critical. Coronavirus is a very dangerous disease and we have to take it seriously. The Coronavirus comes in wave,…
Coronavirus: Fact and Myth
There is so much information out there on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you can help someone by sharing facts about the virus and stop the spread of myths.…
China reports 39 new coronavirus cases, all imported
China on Sunday reported a total of 39 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with all those cases imported from overseas, the National Health Commission said Monday.…
WHO: Tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest infectious disease
As the coronavirus death toll mounts, global health authorities are reminded that tuberculosis is the deadliest infectious disease in the world. Over a million deaths are reported every year.…