NRCS deploys over 80,000 volunteers for social mobilisation against spread of Lassa, COVID-19
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Lagos Branch, says it has mobilised over 80,000 volunteers in the state for social mobilisation against the spread of Lassa Fever and Covid-19. The…
Lassa Fever: Nigeria gets N32m humanitarian aid from EU
The European Union has announced a donation of 80,000 Euros (N32 million), in humanitarian aid to assist families affected by Lassa Fever in Nigeria. A statement issued by Modestus Chuwulaka,…
Ebola spread to new Congo area shows health workers failing to track risk prone people
Ebola’s spread to a new part of Democratic Republic of Congo is a disturbing sign that health workers are failing to keep track of high-risk people on the move, aid…
Burundian YouTube child star’s death spotlights malaria epidemic
The death of a six-year-old YouTube star from a malaria epidemic in Burundi has spotlighted the growing challenge of combating malaria in a warmer world, health experts said on Tuesday….
Governments, businesses still investing far too little to avert disasters- say U.N. and Red Cross
Governments and businesses are still investing far too little to protect poor communities at rising risk from wild weather and other threats, the heads of the U.N. disaster prevention agency…