Health
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COVID-19: Africa has only 1% of needed vaccines – AfDB President, Adesina; Wants global solidarity, vaccine justice
. Says: AfDB to support quality healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceutical capacity across Africa . Projects growth at 3.4% · 39 million…
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COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu, health workers receive first jabs as Lagos kicks off vaccine roll-out
Deputy Governor, Health Commissioner vaccinated 88 Centres opened across State for vaccination The first jab of AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine…
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Gov. Uzodinma, deputy, wife, others receive COVID-19 Vaccination
By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, March 12, 2021 Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has flagged off the administration of the COVID-19…
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Gombe targets 35,000 for first phase of COVID-19 vaccination.
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru has said that 35,000 persons have been targeted for…
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COVID-19: Third wave has already begun – Top disease official
Geneva, March 11, 2021 Germany’s top disease control official says a third wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has already begun in…
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COVID-19: CACOVID donates Incinerator, 260 Oxygen cylinder to LASG
The private sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), on Tuesday, fulfilled its pledge to the Lagos State Government by donating 260…
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U.S. House set to approve $1.9trn COVID-19 relief package
Washington, March 10, 2021 President Joe Biden is poised on Wednesday for his first major legislative victory when the House…
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COVID-19: CBN presents N253.4million grant to check pandemic
ABUJA The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says that a vibrant and innovative healthcare system is…
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Buhari’s Chief of Staff, senior aides receive COVID-19 vaccines
Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, on Monday in Abuja received his first dose of the COVID-19…
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Presidency dismisses fear of side effects on Buhari, Osinbajo
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 6, 2021 The Presidency has again reassured Nigerians on the safety and efficacy of the…
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COVID-19: President Buhari urges Nigerians to take vaccine after receiving jab on live TV
President Muhammadu Buhari together with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Abuja received the first doses of the AstraZeneca…
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Australian medical worker rushed to ICU after Pfizer shot – Reports
Moscow, March 4, 2021 A healthcare worker in Australia’s Queensland was hospitalised with a severe adverse reaction after receiving a…
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Governors to meet Thursday on COVID-19 vaccines’ distribution
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 3, 2021 The governors of the 36 states in Nigeria, under the umbrella of the…
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Vaccination: Ghana’s President receives first shot of COVAX vaccine to launch campaign
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 2, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said the President of Ghana, Nana…
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Buhari, Osinbajo to be vaccinated publicly as COVID-19 vaccines arrive Nigeria
By Busayo Onijala (Lagos)/Abujah Racheal (Abuja) March 2, 2021 Nigeria, on Tuesday received 3.94 million doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine,…
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COVID-19: Nigeria expects 3 types of vaccines – PTF
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, March 1, 2021 The Nigerian Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it is expecting three…
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Bayelsa Primary Healthcare workers suspend strike
The Bayelsa State Chapter of Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) on Sunday said it has suspended the…
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COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday – SGF
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Feb. 28, 2021 The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has confirmed…
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Nestle’s Marie Chantal Messier goes to Switzerland; Patricia Ekaba picks up the baton
Marie Chantal Messier, Head of Corporate Communication & Public Affairs/ Nutrition, Health & Wellness / Consumer Engagement, Nestlé Central and…
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First doses of AstraZeneca vaccine have arrived Ghana through COVAX
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 24, 2021/ The first doses of the AstraZeneca (www.AstraZeneca.com) vaccine have been delivered to Ghana Wednesday,…
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Exit of another great surgeon, missionary, Prof Charles Adisa
By Adeze Ojukwu The sudden exit of Prof Charles Adisa, remains a shock to family and friends. Tears and wailings…
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Sen.Oduah donates wheelchair, cash to Abana, bedridden ex-Rangers’ player
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Feb. 24, 2021 Kenneth Abana, a foundation player of Rangers International FC of Enugu has received…
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Nigerians honour Prof. Charles Adisa at burial
The remains of the former National President of the Nigeria Christian Graduate Fellowship and Consultant Surgeon/Professor of Surgery, Charles Adeyinka…
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MILO switches to paper straws for a cleaner planet
MILO has switched from plastic to paper straws for its Ready-To-Drink (RTD) packs, a first of its kind in Nigeria…
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Nigeria may get COVID-19 vaccines in 10 days – Minister
By Abiodun Azi Lagos, Feb 20, 2020 Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria…
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