Buhari demands progress report on local production of vaccines
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja directed the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, to submit a progress report by the end of May […]
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Bayelsa: NYSC advises corps members on preventive measures against COVID-19
By Shedrack Frank The 2022 Batch ‘A’, Stream ll Corps members in Bayelsa have been cautioned to adhere to preventive measures against COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Nigeria lifts pre-travel testing for vaccinated Nigerians, visitors
By Abujah RachealAbuja, March 21, 2022(NAN) The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has lifted per travel testing requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated Nigerians and visitors. […]
COVID-19: Bauchi Govt. constitutes 27-member crisis communication committee
Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), has constituted a 27-member State Crisis Communication Center (CRICC), to mobilise participation in the COVID-19 vaccination. The Executive […]
Israel lifts COVID-19 test for pupils
Israeli health authorities on Friday lifted a COVID-19 testing order among elementary and kindergarten children. The Ministry of Health has decided that the students are […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 118 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 118 additional cases of COVID-19 in two states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday. […]
COVID-19: COVAX celebrates milestone of delivering about 400m doses to 51 countries
COVAX, co-led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), are celebrating the milestone of […]
COVID-19 infection drops to 27 on Tuesday from 38 on Monday – NCDC
By Racheal Abujah Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections went on the decline again on Tuesday as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 27 new infections […]
Nigeria has resources to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines—expert
Dr Okai Aku, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) on Tuesday said Nigeria had the human and material resources to deliver on the […]
COVID-19: NYSC DG lauds NCDC over support for scheme
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim has lauded Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, for its support for the […]
Australia approves 2nd vaccine for children amid battle against COVID-19
Australia’s medical regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said on Thursday that it has provisionally approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use in individuals aged […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports additional 48 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country recorded 48 additional cases of COVID-19 in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on […]
COVID-19: Nigeria reports 33 new infections, total now 253,875
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria on Wednesday reported 37 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total cases to 253,875. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said […]
Bayelsa ranks lowest in COVID-19 vaccination – NGO
Bayelsa ranks lowest in the Federation in terms of COVID-19 vaccination response with only 4 per cent of the total population vaccinated. Breakthrough Action-Nigeria, an […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 145 new cases, Imo leads
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), registered 145 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in nine states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday. […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 35 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said it registered 35 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in five states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) […]
NCDC reports 100 new COVID-19 cases in 14 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday reported 100 additional cases of COVID-19 in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 159 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 159 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 22 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday registered 22 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in four states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 89 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 89 additional cases of COVID-19 in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday. The […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 72 additional Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 75 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in nine states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The NCDC, […]
COVID-19: Bauchi moves to boost vaccine uptake
Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), says it will develop strategies to mobilise participation and promote uptake of COVID-19 vaccine in the state. Dr […]
Covid-19 Vaccination: Ogun Commences “Operation Campus Storm”, Targets 400,000 Youths
As part effort to meet its COVID-19 vaccination target, the Ogun State Government through the Primary Health Care Development Board (OGPHCDB), has begun an “Operation […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers seven deaths, 250 additional infections on Tuesday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported 250 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday […]
COVID -19: NCDC logs 2 additional deaths, 241 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Monday logged two Coronavirus-related deaths and 241 additional cases in eight states of the federation and the […]