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Omicron detected in various countries, WHO unclear whether it’s more dangerous
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said it is not yet clear whether Omicron is…
President Buhari challenges universities to develop COVID-19 vaccine
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Nigerian universities to intensify their research to develop a COVID-19 vaccine…
Coronavirus: Israel, Britain restrict travel from southern Africa over new variant
Israel and Britain have announced new travel restrictions on several African countries over concerns about a…
Reps make case for alternative medicare in Nigeria
The House of Representatives has mandated its relevant committees to liaise with government agencies towards strengthening…
AE-FUTHA: CMD says dialogue is best approach to confront health sector
The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital (AE-FUTHA), Abakaliki, Dr Emeka Ogah,…
WHO says only 1 in 4 African health workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says its preliminary analysis has revealed that only 27 per cent…
NAFDAC warns against consumption of unpacked cereals, seize N3bn drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public against…
Nigeria to distribute 4m test kits to stop mother-child HIV/syphilis transmission
Nigeria has introduced the use of test kits to stop mother-child HIV/syphilis transmission as the country…
Nigeria records 64 new COVID-19 cases, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday reported 64 new coronavirus cases in eight states and…
Nigeria administers 5,770,899 million COVID-19 vaccines
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), has vaccinated 5,770,899 eligible persons with the first dose…
COVID-19 vaccines: Catholic priest urges church members not to doubt their veracity
Rev. Sam Tumba, the Parish Priest of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Wuse, Zone 2, has urged…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 2 deaths, 87 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced two deaths and 87 new cases of…
COVID-19: Nigeria records 99 fresh cases as death toll hits 2,899
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed a record of 99 new cases and…
Julius Berger fights malaria in Kaduna, Kano, distributes treated mosquito nets
Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has under its corporate social responsibility…
COVID-19: NCDC records zero death, 89 infections
Nigeria recorded additional 89 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in eight states and Federal Capital Territory…
Medical expert calls for policy to prevent breast, cervical cancers
Dr Femi Olaleye, the Medical Director, Optimal Cancer Care Foundation has called on government at all…
Nigeria records 159 new COVID-19 cases, zero death
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 159 new cases of COVID-19 in 13 States and the FCT. The…
Prostate Cancer: Stop being reactive, doctor advises Nigerian men
Dr. Bassey Nyom of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on Wednesday warned Nigerian men…
Nigeria records 711 new COVID-19 cases
Nigeria on Monday recorded 711 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections in the country to…
COVID-19: 159 infections, one death recorded Oct. 23 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered an additional 159 new COVID-19 infections…
180,000 health workers died from COVID-19 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says between 80,000 and 180,000 health and care workers may have…
50,000 women die of maternal causes annually in Nigeria – official
Dr Kayode Afolabi, the Director and Head of the Reproductive Health, Federal Ministry of Health, on…
COVID-19: Be vaccinated or stay home from Nov.1- Ondo Govt. tells workers
The Ondo State Government has vowed to enforce the no vaccination card, no access to its…
COVID-19: Kaduna Govt. makes vaccinations, facemasks mandatory
Adherence to COVID-19 protocols of vaccination and wearing of facemasks would be compulsory as from Oct.…
Travellers to Nigeria must present negative COVID-19 test – PSC
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has issued a revised international travel protocol into…