WHO inaugurates appeal for purchase of oxygen, others in India
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday inaugurated ”Together for India” appeal to help fund the UN agency’s work in India, including the purchase of oxygen, […]
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COVID-19: NCDC registers 49 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 49 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 165,468. […]
Norway may ditch AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson jabs
A Norwegian expert committee and the Nordic country’s leading health authority, on Monday advised that the Coronavirus vaccines from AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson should not […]
COVID-19: Vaccination of NYSC members begins in Enugu
The COVID-19 vaccination organized for current National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Enugu State began on Tuesday in the state. Management of the […]
COVID-19: NSCDC boss gets vaccinated, encourages personnel to receive jab
Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has encouraged personnel to get the COVID-19 vaccine as he received the AstraZeneca […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 62 new cases, zero deaths
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 62 new COVID-19 infections in 10 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known via its verified Twitter […]
Health board harps on child vaccination
The FCT Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) says no child should to die of vaccine-preventable diseases in the country if guardians can disabuse their minds […]
World Veterinary Day: Association pledges commitment to disease surveillance
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has pledged its commitment to infectious disease surveillance and response in order to mitigate the burden of zoonotic diseases […]
COVID-19: NCDC discharges 65, total recoveries 154,643
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 65 people after testing negative to the COVID-19 virus following treatment in the country. The […]
COVID-19: 16.6m African children miss measles vaccine doses — WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says about 16.6 million children in Africa missed planned supplemental measles vaccine doses between January 2020 and April 2021 due […]
More than 650,000 children in 3 African countries get malaria vaccine – WHO
More than 650,000 children in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi have received the malaria vaccine in the past two years since its launch, the World Health […]
Hajj: 3,837 Kaduna intending pilgrims receive COVID-19 vaccine –official
No fewer than 3,837 intending pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj in Kaduna state have received their first COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the State Muslim […]
905m COVID-19 shots administered worldwide – Report
No fewer than 905 million COVID-19 shots have been administered worldwide, according to Our World in Data (OWID). The OWID, is a scientific online publication that […]
EU to send 651,000 vaccine doses to Balkans
The European Union said that it is sending 651,000 Coronavirus vaccine doses to Balkan countries that were not part of the bloc. This marks a […]
COVID-19: Traditional ruler tells Nigerians to set aside fears, take vaccine
Eze Samuel Ohiri, former chairman of Imo Council of Traditional Rulers, on Wednesday urged Nigerians not to entertain fears about safety of the COVID-19 vaccine. […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 44 new cases, total now 163, 837
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NAN) has announced 44 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,837. […]
Hajj: 2,837 Kaduna intending pilgrims receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has vaccinated no fewer than 2,837 intending pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj.The Acting Overseer of the board, Hajiya […]
COVID-19 vaccine: Health workers allay fears, appeal to Nigerians
Mr Biobelemoye-Joy Josiah, President, Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), has appealed to Nigerians not to have any negative thoughts about the ongoing […]
COVID-19: Why states were directed to halt vaccination halfway – FG
The Federal Government has explained why it asked all states administering the COVID-19 vaccine to stop the exercise the moment they used half of the […]
Kogi takes delivery of 16,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The Kogi Government on Monday night took delivery of about 16, 900 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and the inoculation exercise will be flagged off […]
Easter: Pray for peace, unity of country – Atiku urges Nigerians
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the Easter celebration to pray for peace and unity […]
COVID-19: Abia, Taraba, have lowest vaccinated population in Nigeria– NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says the states of Abia and Taraba have the lowest number of vaccinated people so far in […]
Easter: Akeredolu tasks citizens on COVID-19 vaccination
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has urged Christians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ on love and sacrifice as he charged citizens to […]
KDSG urges compliance with Covid-19 protocols on Easter
Kaduna State Government has said that residents should still maintain compliance with Covid-19 protocols during the Easter holidays and beyond, despite the falling rate of […]
COVID-19: Stakeholders want original plan of vaccinating frontline workers, aged adhered to
Stakeholders, especially medical practitioners want original plan to vaccinate health workers, frontline workers, and others with the COVID-19 vacine strictly adhered to. The stakeholders made […]