COVID-19 Delta variant spreading, present in 104 countries, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 Delta variant was ripping around the world at a scorching pace, driving a new spike […]
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NCDC confirms deadly Delta variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has detected a confirmed case of the SARS-CoV-2, known as the Delta variant in Nigeria. The NCDC Director-General, Dr […]
Nigeria ready for health emergency – Mamora
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to invest in health security to enhance the country’s preparedness against future pandemics. Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of […]
China provides anti-epidemic assistance to 151 countries- white paper
China says it has provided anti-epidemic assistance to 151 countries and 14 international organisations by April 2021. A white paper released by the State Council […]
COVID-19: WHO supports South African consortium to establish mRNA vaccine transfer hub
World Health Organisation (WHO) is supporting a South African consortium in establishing the first COVID-19 mRNA vaccine technology transfer hub, the UN health agency announced […]
Bauchi health agency deploys 180 workers to contain gastroenteritis
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), says it has deployed 180 workers to stem spread of gastroenteritis in the state. Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, […]
WHO observes spread of Coronavirus variant lambda in Latin America
A coronavirus variant that has so far appeared mainly in Latin America is now under special observation by the World Health Organisation (WHO). “Lambda carries […]
Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical […]
World Blood Donor Day: FG recognises voluntary donors for consistency
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has recognised some voluntary blood donors for their consistency and timely donations to the blood bank of the […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Scarcity: WHO urges countries to urgently share vaccines
As a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa looms, the World Health Organisation (WHO) urges countries that can, to urgently share COVID-19 vaccines […]
Wuhan lab leak hypothesis “flawed”, says WHO investigator
A “lab-leak hypothesis” about the origin of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is flawed, said Dominic Dwyer, a professor at the University of Sydney, in an article […]
FRSC’ll continue to advocate use of bicycles in Bauchi – Official
Mr Yusuf Abdullahi, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bauchi, said the corps would continue to advocate the use of bicycles as alternative means […]
World Health Assembly adopts 30 resolutions on public health
World Health Assembly (WHA), the World Health Organisation’s highest decision-making body has adopted more than 30 resolutions and decisions in different areas of public health […]
WHO D-G charges pharmaceutical coys to end COVID-19
The Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says quick global manufacturing of vaccines, tests, treatments and equitable access are the fastest ways to […]
Africa urgently needs 20m second doses of COVID-19 vaccine – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa needs at least 20 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the next six weeks to get second doses […]
Malaria: WHO issues new standards for research on genetically modified mosquitoes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued essential standards for future research and development of genetically modified mosquitoes as part of efforts to make the […]
We are still on Ebonyi roads, notwithstanding security challenges — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi says it still discharges its constitutional duties of maintaining safety on the roads, notwithstanding the security challenges. […]
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, […]
COVID-19: NCDC discharges 796 patients
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 796 people after testing negative to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the aftermath of their treatment. The […]
Emefiele seeks PPP model to improve healthcare infrastructure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged stakeholders in the public and private sectors to collaborate to build a more healthy and robust healthcare […]
World Malaria Day: Groups donate malaria test kits to FCT IDPs
Some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on Sunday, donated free urine malaria test kits to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in the FCT, in commemoration of the […]
FG needs N1.89trn to tackle malaria, says Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria needs over a trillion naira to effectively combat malaria in the country. Ehanire noted that the […]
WHO launches initiative to eradicate malaria in 25 countries by 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching a new initiative which aims to halt transmission of malaria in 25 more countries by 2025. The initiative […]
WHO launches initiative to eradicate malaria in 25 countries by 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching a new initiative which aims to halt transmission of malaria in 25 more countries by 2025. The initiative […]
NPHCDA utilises 55.4% doses of COVID-19 vaccines received in Nigeria
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said out of 4.4 million Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines received in the country, 1,114, 408 million have been […]