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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.
Buhari signs Executive Order on Coronavirus Health Protection Regulations 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Coronavirus Health Protection Regulation 2021 in a bid to strengthen and enforce Nigeria’s protocols on COVID-19. The President signed the six-part regulation on Tuesday
4 cases of the UK COVID-19 strain found in Nigeria
Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday, disclosed that four Nigerians had tested positive for the highly contagious United Kingdom, UK, COVID-19 strain. Ihekweazu, who disclosed
Sanwo-Olu unveils new Maternal and Childcare centre, School of anesthesia in Badagry
In an effort aimed at ending maternal and child mortality in Lagos, the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled a new Maternal and Childcare Centre and a School of
Africa may be left behind in COVID-19 vaccination – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Africa is in danger of being left behind in COVID-19 vaccination as prices spike due to competition in other regions. Matshidiso Moeti,
Genomics research company unveils lab in Lagos
A genomics research, services and development company, 54gene, on Thursday (January 21), unveiled a cutting edge new laboratory capable of human whole genome sequencing and a variety of other scientific
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