The Power of Media Advocacy in Epidemic Preparedness and Response
IBUKUN OGUNTOLA and SONIA BIOSE (Lead Writers) – One of the many lessons the world learnt from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic was the […]
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Prepare for next Global pandemic, UN Secretary General warns
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19. Guterres said […]
NCDC achieves significant milestones as it turns 5, says DG
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reached a significant milestone as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. The Director General of […]
Any hope for businesses to survive in economic downturn? By ANDREA AOKYE
Entrepreneurship has been widely seen as a driver for job creation and which can also boost the economy. Nevertheless, more people are faced with difficulties […]
How COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine crisis exposed Africa’s vulnerability – Afreximbank President
Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (“Afreximbank) says the COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine crisis exposed the […]
FG disburses N900m under World Bank funded NG-CARES
The Federal Government has disbursed N900 million in Borno to mitigate COVID-19 impact under the country’s Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus NG-CARES programme. The Minister […]
WHO estimates 6.2m Nigerian children unvaccinated due to COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that 6.2 million Nigerian children are zero doses (unvaccinated), a consequence of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Pope Francis not infected with COVID-19, feeling better – Vatican
A Coronavirus infection has been ruled out of Pope Francis’ health situation as Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruno says he is doing better after a “quiet night” […]
55 countries face health worker crunch linked to COVID-19 – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that no less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek better […]
NCDC confirms 42 new cases of COVID -19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 42 additional COVID-19 infections in the country in two weeks, with Lagos State recording […]
We’re monitoring rising cases of COVID-19 in hotspot countries – NCDC
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja –The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), had assured that it will continue to monitor global COVID-19 epidemiology including […]
Cross River flags-off 2022 integrated measles campaign, targets 100% coverage
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Government has flagged-off of the 2022 Integrated measles vaccination campaign in Calabar, the state capital. The campaign […]
Buhari in Seoul, says Nigeria ready to become global hub for vaccine production, distribution
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to become a global hub for sustainable manufacturing and distribution of vaccine and biological pharmaceuticals to support initiatives […]
Cross River Govt to immunize 700,000 children against measles
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar- The Cross River State Government is set to immunized over 700,000 children against measles across the 18 Local Government Areas of […]
Ekiti to vaccinate 320,000 children against measles – Official
The Ekiti Government will vaccinate no fewer than 320,000 children ages nine months and 59 months under the integrated measles campaign from Oct. 20 to […]
Amazon targets $5bn of exports from Indian companies in 2022
Global online marketplace Amazon is targeting five billion U.S. dollars worth of exports from Indian companies in the current year. Manish Tiwary, Amazon India’s country […]
Global decline in COVID-19 cases reported – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says cases of COVID-19 has declined globally. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said this on Wednesday in an online COVD-19 […]
UNICEF partners IHS Towers on treatment of pneumonia, COVID-19, hypoxemia disorders
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF and IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers, has announced an 18-month partnership to help strengthen oxygen supply in […]
UNICEF extends e-learning intervention to 400 schools in Kebbi – Official
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday said it would upscale e-learning in 400 schools in nine Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. […]
Monkeypox cases top 35,000 in 92 countries – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says monkeypox infections continue to rise globally, with more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and territories, and 12 deaths. […]