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Posts From Sam EFERARO
NAFDAC approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has granted emergency use authorization for the use of COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. Director General
FG releases handbook on COVID-19 home management
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), on Tuesday released a handbook on home management of asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases.
Osinbajo visits NCDC
Commends health workers for their efforts in fight against COVID-19 Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo yesterday paid a scheduled visit to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) commending the
Biden restores America’s ties with WHO
The United States of America is set to play its leading role in global health again as President Joe Biden yesterday (January 20), halted Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the World
WHO secures 2 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines
deliveries expected to begin next month Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says the organisation had secured two billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, with a billion more in the pipeline and
We have not approved Covid vaccine for use in Nigeria – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says no vaccine has been approved for use in Nigeria as it has not received any application for registration
Africa CDC secures 270 million vaccine doses for African countries
The African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) established by African Union Chair President Cyril Ramaphosa today reported to a special meeting of the AU Bureau of the Assembly that it
Nigeria records highest ever COVID-19 infections
1,354 cases on Tuesday January 5 Nigeria has recorded 1,354 new infections of the deadly coronavirus, COVID-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, disclosed on its verified website on
731 NYSC members test positive for COVID-19
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of Batch B National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID-19. The chairman, PTF on COVID-19
UNICEF calls for an end to abduction of school children
UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter Hawkins today condemned the abduction of 344 school children who were released yesterday describing the act as a “cruel disregard for humanity” which must come to
WAAW: Nigeria must implement laws to curb antibiotic resistance – Experts
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2020 World Antimicrobial Week (WAW), experts have advocated the need to implement various regulations and policies on rational use
African Health Ministers reaffirm joint determination to regain impact on TB
Pledge to minimize impact of COVID-19 on TB services African Health Ministers at the recently concluded 33rd ‘Stop TB Partnership’ Board Meeting held virtually on
Delta State, Sanofi commission diabetes, hypertension clinics
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), an agency under the Delta State government, on Monday commissioned four Diabetes and Hypertension Clinics (DHC) across the state as part of
Health workers abandon patients on World Patients Safety Day
Patients in Nigeria clearly did not know that yesterday, September 17, was the 2020 World Patients Safety Day, marked globally to enhance global understanding of patient safety, increase public engagement
Neglecting TB while fighting COVID-19 portends danger – Experts warn
Experts yesterday, Monday September 7, decried the decline in tuberculosis (TB) control activities as the country concentrates all efforts towards curtailing the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that neglecting TB could worsen
COVID-19: NLNG donates medical equipment to Edo, Adamawa
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has donated medical equipment to Edo and Adamawa states as part of its contribution to the N11.4 billion Oil and Gas Industry Collaborative Initiative, spearheaded by
Drug development the Nigerian way
Policy grants approval based only on safety profile: Use whether it works or not, as long as it’s safe for human consumption. Manufacturer to conduct clinical trial after drug hits
Madagascar COVID-19 drug: Save our nation this shame, PSN begs FG
Wants government to try local herbal drugs first
UNODC supports Nigeria’s correctional service to raise awareness on COVID-19
Following the spread of COVID-19 in prisons around the world, the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has donated information materials providing basic facts about the virus to
UNODC launches DrugHelpNet to provide over-the-phone assistance to drug users, others
UNODC has launched DrugHelpNet, a network of Nigerian Doctors, Psychologists, Nurses and Counsellors to provide over-the-phone assistance to drug users or families who need such services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Isolation or quarantine? NCDC confused over word to describe DG’s condition
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) momentarily lost its path finding role in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis yesterday as it failed to work out the appropriate term to describe
For adolescents, a shoulder to lean on
as SFH ‘A 360’ project provides them with skills, health information and facts of life Sixteen year old Shade (not real name) got the beating of her life the day
WHO declares Coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency
The World Health Organization declared on Thursday that the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, saying the disease now represents a risk beyond China, where it