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Nigeria may get COVID-19 vaccines in 10 days – Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria…

NHIS has achieved Universal Health Coverage in formal sector — Scribe

Prof. Mohammed Sambo, Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) says the…

Cancer, advanced heart disease: NHIS to establish National Catastrophic Fund

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is to establish a National Catastrophic Fund to…

COVID-19: 645 new infections, 18 deaths in one day in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 645 new cases of coronavirus…

COVID-19: Edo records 53 new cases, 23 recoveries as deaths rise to 42

The Edo government, on Friday, said the state had recorded 53 new cases, 23…

Wife of Ondo state governor unveils” Yellow Card” initiative to prevent GBV

The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Betty Akeredolu, has unveiled an initiative ”Yellow…

Africa is getting ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccines – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is getting ready to rollout COVID-19 vaccines…

COVID-19: NAFDAC approves Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine for use in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday approved…

NCDC urged to step up efforts to prevent importation of Ebola

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has urged the Nigeria Centre for Disease…

COVID-19: NCDC records 1,368 new infections, 16 deaths as of February 16

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1,368 new cases of COVID-19,…

Expert tasks public on water intake

Dr Emmanuel Okafor, former Director, Public Health in Anambra Ministry of Health, has urged…

PTF to prosecute inbound passengers disobeying COVID-19 protocols

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on (COVID-19) has said it will apprehend, quarantine and…

Ebola: FG puts health officials on red alert

The Federal Government has said it is constantly monitoring diseases of public health concern…

COVID-19: Edo records 103 new cases, three deaths in 72 hours — official

The Edo Government on Monday said that the state has in the last 72…

Seven people infected with Ebola in Guinea – WHO  

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Guinean health authorities have declared an outbreak of…