COVID-19: NCDC reports 120 additional infections, 3 deaths, as of Oct. 29, 2021
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported 120 additional infections of COVID-19 from 10 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory […]
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WHO honours Black American Henrietta Lacks, whose cells transformed medical research
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday recognised Henrietta Lacks, a Black American woman, for her world-changing legacy with a special award. […]
WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first […]
Enugu govt. says malaria vaccine will reduce disease burden
The Enugu State Government says the new malaria vaccine will reduce disease burden among Nigerian children. Dr George Ugwu, Executive Secretary of Primary Health Care […]
Nigeria’s pharma industry struggles despite 60% production capacity
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As the African pharmaceutical market is projected to grow between $60 billion to $70 billion after COVID-19, experts estimate that Nigeria’s pharma […]
WHO backs Regeneron COVID-19 drug cocktail
Dr Janet Diaz, Head of Clinical Care,World Health Organisation’s (WHO), says Regeneron antibody drug cocktail `casirivimab and imdevimab’ has been added to WHO list of […]
WHO recommends 1st preventive therapy for patients at high risk of COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has for the first time recommended a combination of drugs to prevent severe COVID-19 disease in infected high-risk patients. The […]
Buhari approves hosting of International Summit on Primary Health Care
In a bid to build on milestones attained in managing the coronavirus pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari has given his consent to Nigeria’s hosting an international […]
NAF hospital bags ISO 15189:2012 Accreditation Certificate
The 661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital Laboratory (661 NAFH), Ikeja, has for the second time, won the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 15189:2012 Accreditation Certificate. […]
WHO asks for commitments on maternal, newborn health
Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth. In addition, nearly 5,400 babies are stillborn daily, with […]
NAF Hospital Laboratory bags ISO 15189: 2012 accreditation certificate
For the second consecutive time, the 661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital Laboratory (661 NAFH), Ikeja has again won the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189:2012 […]
Buhari to Doctors: Strike not best action to take now
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja called on health workers to return to their duty posts, urging others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement of […]
FEC directs deployment of 5-G Network
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the policy on deployment of Fifth Generation network, popularly known as 5-G The Minister of […]
Nigeria cannot afford one doctor per 600 patients ratio, says FG
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has said that as a developing country, Nigeria was unlikely to meet the recommendation of the […]
COVID-19: New Mu variant could be more vaccine-resistant –WHO
A new coronavirus “variant of interest” named Mu – also known by its scientific name as B.1.621 – is being closely monitored by the World […]
WHO monitors new variant of Coronavirus
A new Coronavirus strain, named Mu, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Mu, or B.1.621, was first identified […]
COVID-19: 2.9 million Nigerians fully vaccinated, says NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed that so far 2, 897, 201 eligible persons had taken the jab across the 36 […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports spike in fatalities as infections surge
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded more deaths from COVID-19 complications as infections continue to surge in the country. The […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s infection rate hits 199,333 –NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country now has 199, 333 COVID-19 infections as at Friday Aug. 27 across all the 36 […]
FG to deploy 5G network soon – Pantami
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy says it will soon deploy the Five Generation network (5G) in Nigeria for increased connectivity. The Minister […]
COVID-19: Katsina State receives 92,370 doses of Moderna vaccine – official
The Katsina State Government has received 92,370 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the Executive Secretary, Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), Dr Shamsuddeen […]
Biosafety Agency partners WHO on biosecurity policy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Country Representative of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Philip Zorto has assured the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) of WHO’s continuous […]
Buhari’s treatment abroad not vote of no confidence on heath sector, says Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says, the seeking of medical care abroad by President Muhammadu Buhari is not an indication that […]
NPHCDA inspects COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine donated by UK Govt.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has inspected the 699,760 doses of Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine donated to Nigeria by the UK Government to […]
Chinese firm to set up COVID-19 vaccine plant in Sri Lanka
Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech would soon set up a COVID-19 vaccine plant in Sri Lanka, India’s English daily Hindustan Times has reported. “It will […]