health

Nurses declare three days warning strike in Ondo State

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Chapter has directed…

Kwara to vaccinate women against tetanus in 10 LGAs

The Kwara State Government says it will on Saturday commence vaccination of women between…

Ghana becomes first country to receive Covid-19 vaccine from COVAX

Ghana has become the first recipient of Covid-19 vaccine doses distributed by the global…

COVID-19: Edo records 54 new cases, four more deaths

The Edo State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, on Monday said the state…

Resident doctors in Taraba suspend two-month strike

The Taraba State Chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) on Monday, suspended…

NDLEA uncovers cannabis warehouse, seizes N17m illicit drugs in Rivers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers has uncovered a warehouse of…

Rwanda announces partial resumption of sporting activities amid COVID-19

 Rwanda’s Ministry of Sports on Sunday announced the resumption of some sporting activities in…

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…