As of December 30, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 2,698,318. Reported deaths in Africa reached 64,068 and 2,256,722 people have recovered. South Africa has the most reported cases – 1,021,451 – and 27,568 people died. Other most-affected countries are Morocco (435,189), Egypt (135,233), Tunisia (134,802), Ethiopia (123,388), and Libya (99,350). For the latest totals, see the AllAfrica […]
By Nasibo Kabale Global efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 have pushed the fight against malaria to the back burner. This shift of focus is so dire that the World Health Organization (WHO) now warns that “by the end of 2020, more people will have died of malaria than Covid-19”. The United Nations health […]
By Abbas Jimoh The federal government has said that despite the resources made available to states across the country, testing is very low across them in varying degrees. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha, said this on Tuesday in […]
New research adds to the mounting body of evidence that eating more plant-based foods and fewer animal ones may contribute to a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Eating more vegetables and less meat contributes to a healthy heart, new research suggests. Not only is eating fewer animal products good for the planet, but it is […]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a risk factor for several health conditions, including cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and other metabolic issues. However, is high blood pressure always a cause for concern? New findings question that assumption. Up to 75 million trusted Sources, adults in the United States have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
