“It is imperative to commence mandatory testing in all 36 states simultaneously, for those who are symptomatic and even asymptomatic. The reason is simple. If you contain infection rates in Abuja and Lagos, but the virus persists untracked in others…
“Do you want to stay alive? Wear a mask wherever you go. Social distancing and stay at home works; but in the absence of mandatory testing everyone has to wear a face mask. Even home made masks will prevent transmission…
…Say Nigeria risks widespread infection …Adds, Teaching hospitals, FMCs can be upgraded as testing centres By Chioma Obinna & Gabriel Olawale Despite the continued rise in cases of coronavirus disease in Nigeria, the Federal Government has failed to upgrade or…
A governance and policy expert, Mr Oseloka Obaze says all the 36 states and Abuja should be given equal capacity to manage cases of the coronavirus and also contain the spread. Oseloka, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Oseloka H. Obaze is a writer, policy consultant, company Chief Executive, retired diplomat, politician and former governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State. Obaze, who served as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) during the…
Note:Lots of healthcare providers across the globe are compiling and sharing data from global hotspots. Here is an instructive post from a Diaspora doctor close to home who is immersed in fighting Covid-19 and saving lives. This synoptic clinical analysis…
“In the absence of a national resiliency strategy, Nigerian authorities are doing their utmost to battle the raging Covid-19 pandemic within the available disaster response framework and financial resources. Lågos state has shown remarkable response capacity. These efforts are commendable.…
Abuja — The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (Covid-19) epidemic presents a difficult and challenging time for the world and our country Nigeria. This crisis has security, social and economic dimensions, and we must now and in its aftermath fundamentally re-examine our patterns…
“Solutions to mitigating the Covid-19 pandemic will be scientific and evidence-based. Social distancing, self-isolation, stay home orders and quarantine of the infected is the way to go; the public policy of selective lockdown and shutting state boundaries will not do…
Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed: 'The WHO must be empowered and resourced sufficiently to co-ordinate responses globally and directly to assist governments in developing countries' © AFP The writer is prime minister of Ethiopia and the 2019 Nobel Peace prize laureate…