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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…

Ebola outbreak in Guinea requires immediate response – Red Cross

The resurgence of the Ebola disease in Guinea requires a fast response that will…

NAFDAC cautions clearing agents, importers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned clearing…

Medical director wants intervention fund for patients with kidney failure

The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, Prof. Sa’ad Ahmed, has called for…

WHO expresses worry over four suspected Ebola deaths in Guinea

Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, has expressed concern…

NYSC lauds corps medical personnel on fight against COVID-19

The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has commended members of corps medical personnel in…

COVID-19: NCDC registers 1,143 new infections, 13 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 1,143 new cases of COVID-19,…