Health
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COVID-19: A’Ibom confirms 48 new cases, cancels state events
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Dec. 19, 2020 The Akwa Ibom Government has cancelled all state events requiring large gathering, as…
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COVID-19: I am in self-isolation – Gov. Tambuwal of Sokoto
Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (CFR), has gone into self-isolation based on medical advise, in connection with…
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Gov. Lalong tests positive for COVID-19
By Polycarp Auta Jos, Dec. 17, 2020 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Makut…
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COVID-19 vaccine expert, Ogbuagu, advises African leaders; Says: ‘we’ve found the solution’
Abuja, Dec. 15, 2020: Onyema Ogbuagu, a Nigerian-American researcher and medical doctor, has stressed the need for African leaders to…
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Osinbajo-led council approves 5-year plan to curb hunger, malnutrition
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 15, 2020 The National Council on Nutrition has approved a 5-year nutrition action plan that…
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U.S. reports more than 1.6m child cases of COVID-19
Washington, Dec. 16, 2020 Nearly 1,640,000 children in the United States (U.S.) have been diagnosed with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since…
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COVID-19: I’m not scheduled to get vaccine – Trump; U.S. begins distribution of Pfizer’s vaccine; It’s safe – Dr. Ogbuagu
Washington, Dec. 14, 2020 Outgoing U.S. President, Donald Trump, on Sunday night said he was not scheduled to be vaccinated…
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26 army officers test positive for COVID-19 – Official
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 13, 2020 The Nigerian Army says 26 personnel have so far tested positive for COVID-19…
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COVID-19 vaccine: Fauci allays fears of African-Americans
Washington, Dec. 12, 2020 U.S. top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, has addressed the rising concerns among the African-American community…
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Cleric hails Obi’s imprint in Anambra health sector; Says his legacies stand out
The Chairman, Onitsha Archdiocesan Hospital Board, Rev Fr Patrick Omuta, has narrated how the former Governor of Anambra State and…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu goes into self-isolation as aide tests positive to COVID-19
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gone into self-isolation after one of his close aides tested positive for COVID-19…
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Pfizer vaccine’s expert, Nigeria’s Dr. Ogbuagu features on virtual discussion tomorrow, Saturday, December 12, 2020
Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu, the Nigerian Lead Researcher on Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine trial at Yale University, USA will be featuring in…
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TTOG, Global Village Extra, GLDYNAMIC Solutions to hold Wellness Conference
TTOG and Global Village Extra (GVE) in collaboration with GLDYNAMIC Solutions is set to hold an hour long health and…
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Group takes TY Danjuma Foundation funded sight restoration project to Edo community, carries out 209 surgeries
By Deborah Coker Ugoneki (Edo), Dec. 11, 2020 The Care Vision Support Initiative (CAVSI) has taken its sight restoration programme…
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British grandma first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trial; UK expects COVID-19 restrictions lifted in spring 2021- Secretary
London, Dec. 8, 2020 Margaret Keenan, a 90-year-old grandmother, on Tuesday became the first person in the world to receive…
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Why we can’t provide U.S. with additional vaccine doses – Pfizer
Moscow, Dec. 8, 2020 U.S. pharma company Pfizer has informed President Donald Trump’s administration that it will not be able…
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Africa and the Covid-19 Vaccine By Dakuku Peterside
The year 2020 will forever be synonymous with Covid-19, a pandemic that brought the world to her knees. For the…
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Awute chairs Ministerial Committee on Health Insurance for the Elderly
Former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Linus Awute, has been appointed to chair a new 20-member…
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Trump’s personal lawyer, Giuliani, tests positive for COVID-19
New York, Dec. 6, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump says Rudy Giuliani, his personal lawyer and former Mayor of New…
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Medical outreach: Resident Doctors offer free treatment to 2,000 patients in Sokoto
By Muhammad Bello Yabo (Sokoto State), Dec. 5, 2020 The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Usmanu Danfodio University Teaching Hospital,…
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Bauchi doctors offer free medical services to 1, 000 at Governor’s village.
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi As part of their activities that marked the 2020 physicians medical week in the state, the Bauchi state…
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No pardon for rapists, gender violence offenders – Sanwo-Olu
…First Lady wants legal backing for Sex Violence Offenders’ Register …Governor receives SGBV Committee’s recommendations Disturbed by the escalation in…
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Obi shows true leadership, is always supportive – Bishop
The Bishop of Amichi Diocese, Anglican Communion, Bishop Ephraim Okechukwu Ikeakor, has described the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples…
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NMA mourns death of Bauchi Commissioner, dedicate 2020 week to honor her
From: Ruth Yarnap ,Bauchi. Bauchi state Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has dedicated their 2020 Medical Week to…
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HealthPlus crisis: How Mrs. George approached Leo Stan Ekeh; Advice to her was to save her business, protect other Nigerian startups – Zinox
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Legal Affairs to the Zinox Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh, Barrister Reginald Obiakor, has cleared…
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