Plateau records 1 case of Lassa fever infection
The Commissioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Nimkong Lar, says the state has recorded one confirmed case of Lassa fever in the state. Lar said […]
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About 300,000 children infected with HIV globally in 2020- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF’s report has said that no fewer than 300,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2020, or […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 36 new infections Monday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 36 new infections were announced across seven states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The […]
WHO Europe warns against school closures as COVID-19 infection figures rise
The European arm of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned governments in the region not to close schools, even as the number of […]
Drug addiction: NDLEA ‘ll establish 6 standard rehab centres across Nigeria –Marwa
As part of efforts to treat the high number of persons suffering drug addiction in the country, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA will […]
COVID-19: Civil servants to present proof of vaccination, negative PCR tests from December 1— PSC
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC), on Wednesday said that civil servants would from Dec. 1 present proof of vaccination or negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), tests […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 2 deaths, 290 additional infections Thursday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded two COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday, bringing the country’s fatality toll to 2,742. The NCDC made this […]
No scientific evidence to prove COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA) says there is no scientific evidence suggesting COVID-19 vaccination can cause infertility in men or women. The […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers additional 437 infections, 6 deaths in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday registered 437 additional COVID-19 infections, six deaths and 582 discharged across 17 states of the federation […]
COVID-19: FCT leads with 121 as NCDC registers 393 infections, 6 deaths –NCDC
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday topped the table of COVID-19 infections in the country, as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 393 […]
Dettol to introduce hygiene education curriculum in Lagos schools
Dettol Nigeria says it will be introducing hygiene education curriculum in Lagos schools to encourage good hygiene among students and their families. The General Manager, […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 2 deaths, 337 new cases Friday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Friday, said it recorded two more deaths from the rampaging Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. The […]
COVID-19: 15 intending pilgrims test positive, 77 others miss flight in Delta – Commissioner
No fewer than 15 intending christian pilgrims have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in Delta. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed […]
Hepatitis: Organisations offer free medical aid to 356 people in FCT
Access Bank Plc, in collaboration with Xploit Consulting Ltd. on Sunday, offered free test and vaccination against Hepatitis to about 356 people in the FCT. […]
Kogi purchases Nigeria’s 1st Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
The Kogi State Government has purchased the first hospital based Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) chamber in Nigeria, a facility service that could only be got […]
NCDC pledges to facilitate equitable COVID-19 vaccine access
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has pledged to work with relevant stakeholders to facilitate equitable COVID-19 vaccine access. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu gave the […]
China’s Nanjing airport reopens after month-long closure over COVID-19
Nanjing Lukou International Airport, in east China’s Jiangsu Province, reopened on Thursday morning after a closure of nearly one month. Flight MU2923 from the airport […]
Lagos set to sequence COVID-19 variants
Lagos State Government has acquired a sequencing machine, to identify COVID-19 variants and improve its response to the pandemic and other pathogens. This is confirmed […]
Group lauds Nigeria’s ranking as 4th best in COVID-19 response
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has lauded Nigeria’s ranking as fourth-best in the world in COVID-19 response. This is contained in a statement, jointly signed […]
Pediatrician advises proper washing of fruits to avoid cholera
A Benin-based Pediatrician, Dr Samuel Ikponwonsa, has advised that fruits should be adequately and properly washed with clean water before eating to avoid cholera infection. […]
Lagos records 42 COVID-19 related deaths in 8 days
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, says 42 persons have died from COVID-19 related complications in the state between Aug. 1 and Aug. […]
Covid-19: Lagos LG boss begins house-to-house sensitisation
Mr David Odunmbaku, Chairman, Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Lagos State, on Sunday began a house-to-house sensitisation of residents on the third wave […]
COVID-19: Nigeria to begin administering 2nd batch of vaccines Aug. 10
The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC), says the country will start administering the second batch of COVID-19 vaccines from Aug. 10. The vaccines were […]
World Breastfeeding Week: Pediatrician advises mothers on exclusive breastfeeding for babies
A Benin-based pediatrician, Dr Samuel Ehinomen, has advised mothers to feed their children with breastmilk exclusively for the first six months of their lives. Ehinomen […]
COVID-19: 747 new cases recorded nationwide on Wednesday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday recorded 747 fresh cases of COVID-19 infections. The NCDC, on its verified website on Thursday morning, […]