July 29, 2019 – Newsbits NG

Rising Hepatitis-Related Deaths In Africa Worry WHO – Moeti

July 29, 2019 AlienMedia

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that an estimated 200,000 persons die in Africa annually due to liver complications caused by hepatitis disease. The world health body also stated that despite the availability of diagnostic tools and effective treatment, less than one in every 10 of the 71 million people with hepatitis A or B have access to testing. This latest revelation was contained in a message issued by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, in Abuja at the weekend as part of the build-up to…

Govt. Would Not Relent Until Peace Is Restored In Borno – Prof. Babagana Umara

July 29, 2019 AlienMedia

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an immediate military action against Boko Haram for killing 65 mourners during a funeral procession in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The president directed the air force and army to begin air patrols and ground operations to hunt down the attackers. The media reports that no fewer than 65 persons were killed in the attacks, which happened on Saturday. The disclosure was made by the Chairman of Nganzai Local Government Area (LGA), Muhammad Bulama. He spoke just as efforts at finding a solution to the…