health

Congo clinic helps embattled albino minority

Brazzaville – Often discriminated against, attacked and even sacrificed in obscure witchcraft rituals in some African countries, albinos also... Read more

20 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus

Egypt tightens rules on unvaccinated officials, students

Cairo – Egypt on Monday barred officials and students not vaccinated against Covid-19 from government offices and universities unless they... Read more

16 Nov, 2021

World

Unbreathable: India’s pollution board warns of Delhi air emergency

New Delhi – India’s pollution control body warned of a looming health emergency in New Delhi as deteriorating air quality... Read more

13 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus

Mauritius imposes new virus curbs as cases jump

Port Louis – The Indian Ocean island paradise of Mauritius imposed a raft of new Covid-19 curbs on Friday... Read more

13 Nov, 2021

News

Africa diabetes cases to soar, warns WHO

Abidjan – Africa is set to see diabetes cases more than double to 55 million by 2045, the biggest increase... Read more

12 Nov, 2021

World

France’s over-65s will need booster for Covid pass, says Macron

Paris – People over 65 in France will need to show proof of a Covid-19 booster jab to be... Read more

10 Nov, 2021

World

WATCH | Moment New Zealand PM’s 3-year-old daughter interrupts her during a Covid update on Facebook live

Wellington – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was busy telling the nation about important revisions to Covid-19 restrictions when... Read more

10 Nov, 2021

World