Year: 2020

Africa eradicates wild poliovirus

 The independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication officially declared…

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We hope to be done with COVID-19 in less than 2 years – WHO boss

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed hope that the coronavirus pandemic…

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Nigeria to get Gavi-supported COVID-19 vaccine – Ehanire

The Federal Government says it is working with global health and research…

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Nigeria records second lowest COVID-19 figure since June

290 new cases, 5 deaths Nigeria on Monday recorded 290 new cases…

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Novo Nordisk donates PPE to 12 hospitals to assist Nigeria in COVID-19 fight

     L-R : Mr. Adeniji Adele (Hospital PRO); Miss Fagbenro (HOD,…

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Lagos plans improving healthcare delivery with new blueprint designs

As part of efforts geared towards improving health service delivery in Lagos,…

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Nigeria, UNODC, IOM, ARK launch 4 new project to fight human trafficking, smuggling of migrants

With support of Canada and Switzerland On the eve of the World…

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Use of RDT kits for COVID-19 test is illegal in Lagos – Abayomi

Warns Against Patronizing Unauthorized Health Facilities The use of Rapid Diagnostic Test…

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Drug development the Nigerian way

Policy grants approval based only on safety profile:  Use whether it works…

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Lagos doctors suspend warning strike

Striking medical doctors in Lagos have called off their three-day warning strike.…

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UNICEF raises alarm on decline in global vaccine coverage due to COVID-19 pandemic

“This is a critical moment for Nigeria’s children. We can either seize…

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Lagos urges striking doctors to return to work

As doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild commenced its 3-day…

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Lagos set to deliver quality healthcare through improved data governance – Health Commissioner

Lagos State Government has said that it is set to develop an…

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Nigeria needs sustainable plan to fight COVID-19 – Psychiatrist

A Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist, Dr. Maymunah Kadiri has call on the federal government…

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Lagos doctors declare 3-day warning strike

Medical doctors in Lagos on Sunday declared a three- day warning strike…

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DevComs calls for adequate protection for women, girls against COVID-19

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year’s…

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Benue Vice-Chairman on COIVID-19 committee dies

The Vice-chairman of Benue State Action Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Godwin Achinge,…

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Lagos Govt says COVID-19 testing remain free

The  Lagos State Government has reiterated that COVID-19 testing for residents of…

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Roche launches Accu-Chek Instant, new blood glucose monitoring device

No set-up required, just insert a strip, apply a small blood sample…

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NCDC isuues another Public Advisory on face masks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) today issued another Public Advisory…

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Lagos expands COVID-19 response capacity

Approves private health facilities for testing and management of sases Lagos State…

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How my family and I survived COVID 19 – Bukky George, CEO, Healthplus Pharmacy

Pharm. (Mrs) Bukky George, CEO of Healthplus, biggest Pharmacy chain stores in…

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