The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, has authorised vaccine booster against the pandemic for eligible…
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COVID-19: Adhere to safety guidelines, Oyo State CAN tells churches
Oyo State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches and all faithful in the…
PSC role critical to success of Nigeria’s COVID-19 response – Mamora
The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, says the Presidential Task Force, which later…
FG convenes special National Council on Health meeting in Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), has convened a special National Council on Health (NCH) meeting,…
COVID-19: Omicron variant now in 23 countries – WHO
By Saidu Idris 365Daily – At lease 23 countries in five of the six WHO regions…
COVID-19 mass vaccination aimed at achieving herd immunity – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said its COVID-19 mass vaccination is targeted…
2021 World AIDS Day: Sokoto records 1,137 fresh infections
Sokoto State recorded some 1,137 fresh HIV infections between January 2020 and September 2021. Mr Muhammad…
Nigeria records 52 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
Nigeria recorded 52 new cases of COVID-19 infection on Wednesday, bringing the country’s total to 214,270,…
Resident doctors urge govt. to be sincere in reforming healthcare sector
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has urged all tiers…
HIV remains major public health concern after 40 years – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has remained a…
COVID-19: Nigeria announces 105 new infections, 3 omicron variant
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced additional 105 COVID-19 infections, as it detected…
Global vaccination plan is ‘only way out’ of pandemic – UN Chief
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says the only way out of COVID-19 pandemic and out of unjustly…
Gov. Okowa to commission multi-billion naira medical diagnostic centre in Sokoto
By Deborah Hassan 365Daily– The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, will on Wednesday, December 1,…
Ogun, Nasarawa top states with highest COVID-19 vaccination
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says the states of Ogun, Nasarawa, Oyo, Osun…
We’re analysing travelers from countries with Omicron variant – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it was analysing outbound and inbound travelers from…
Omicron: Guterres expresses deep concern over isolation of southern African countries
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the restrictions imposed on travellers from southern…
FG to decide on hazard allowance for health workers next week — Ngige
The Federal Government says it would make its final decision on the proposed new hazard allowance…
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…