Experts explain why there might not be much to celebrate and proffer solutions.
- Executive Secretary, Nigerian Academy of Science
A pesar de la pandemia, las disparidades y las estructuras de poder desiguales en la salud mundial siguen intactas. Será difícil afrontar nuevos desafíos globales, como el calentamiento global, si no cambia el sistema.
It’s a huge cause for concern that, two years into the pandemic, the disparities and unequal power structures in global health are still intact.
The current spate of travel bans is rather hasty and irrational given that we know that the variant is in several countries already.
Nigeria must increase its testing capacity and do more genomic studies to deal effectively with the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Experts assess Nigeria’s response to COVID-19 so far and express worry that the country does not appear to have learnt much; it isn’t prepared for the next pandemic.
In this video interview, Dr Doyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science and a public health expert, talks about keeping safe while celebrating Christmas during COVID-19.
Over nine months into COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria, there are concerns about how well the country has managed the disease pandemic and how this might affect its handling of other diseases.
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It is important for information on the coronavirus to be put out in a balanced and fair manner.
While testing is central to the fight against COVID-19, there are a myriad of factors to consider, especially by African countries, when taking decisions to curtail the spread of the disease.
What is needed is the calm implementation of a clear and effective strategy.
How to stay safe from the novel coronavirus which has reached Lagos, Nigeria.
Concerned about rising cases and spread of Lassa fever, the Nigerian Academy of Science has called on government to declare it a national health emergency.
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