Nigeria won’t be made dumping ground for banned chemical products – NAFDAC
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye, has vowed to […]
Health & Fitness
WHO predicts COVID-19 will end in 2022
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, has expressed optimism that COVID-19 pandemic will end in 2022. Ghebreyesus said at a press briefing on […]
Kaduna Govt earmarks N6.8m for HIV test kits, consumables in 2022
The Kaduna State Government has earmarked N6.8 million for the procurement of HIV diagnostic kits and consumables in 2022. This is contained in the budget […]
COVID-19 unkind to Nigeria on Christmas Day
COVID-19 did not look kindly on Nigeria on Christmas Day as it hit 1,305 persons and took 21 lives. Sixteen of the lives lost were […]
Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns
As many friends and families consider whether to celebrate Christmas together, World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a reminder on Wednesday that “anyone who ignores COVID-19 […]
Bauchi records 153 Lassa fever cases in 1year
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), says it has recorded 153 suspected cases of Lassa fever between January and December 2021. Dr Rilwanu […]
Africa is being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination – WHO
Africa is being left behind, having received only 450million of the eight billion COVID vaccine doses distributed. Dr Richard Mihigo, Immunization and Vaccines Development Programme, […]
Cross River flags off implementation of Health Insurance Scheme
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Government on Tuesday flagged off the state’s Health Insurance Scheme in a bid to enhance adequate access […]
Aisha Buhari commissions diabetic center in Abuja
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has called on well-meaning Nigerians and private sector organizations to complement government efforts […]
FG, UNICEF, others launch action plan to tackle malnutrition
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), on […]
79 PHCs get N418m as Zulum launches Borno’s Basic Healthcare Fund
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governor Babagana Zulum on Tuesday launched Borno State’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, with the disbursement of N418m to 79 Primary […]
WHO commends Nigeria for huge investment on health security
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has commended Nigeria for its huge investment in health security during the fight against COVID-19. The Emergency Preparedness and Response […]
Cross River targets 900,000 children for 2nd phase of vaccination against Polio
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Linda Ayade, Wife of Governor Ben Ayade on Monday said the state government is targeting no less than nine hundred children […]
COVID-19: FG spent $29m to procure 40 million J & J vaccines – Minister
The Federal Government has spent at least $29 million to procure the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in the country. This is according to the […]
Prepare for likely spread of Omicron, WHO urges countries
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged countries not to panic but to prepare for the likely spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant as scientists continue […]
FG approves COVID-19 vaccines booster for Nigerians
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, has authorised vaccine booster against the pandemic for eligible Nigerians. Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director, National Primary […]
No reports of deaths from Omicron variant – WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday it had not seen any reports of deaths relating to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. The WHO said […]
HIV remains major public health concern after 40 years – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that HIV remained a major global public health concern in the last 40 years. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional […]
At least 300,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2020 – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Latest statistical findings from the UNICEF has revealed that at least 300,000 children were newly infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) […]
Still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID-19 variant is more severe than Delta – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says it still ‘not clear’ whether Omicron COVID variant is more transmissible or more severe than Delta variant. WHO, in a […]