We’ll Protect Nigerians, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari assured that everything possible will be done to protect Nigerians from the adverse effects of the Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19...
Coronavirus: United Nations, European Union Shut Headquarters
The European Commission has decided
to require most of its staff to work from home with effect from March 16th due
to the coronavirus.
Outbreak: WHO Declares Coronavirus Pandemic
The World Health Organisation, WHO has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic and urged countries to take urgent and aggressive action to...
Lassa Fever: Centre Says Death Toll Reaches 144
The Nigeria Centre for Disease
Control, NCDC says the death toll from Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has
risen to 144, with a Case...
Burkina Faso: Authorities Confirms Two Coronavirus Cases
Burkina Faso's health ministry has confirmed two coronavirus cases - the first reported in the country.
The patients are...
Malaria: Experts Say Disease Kills 4,500 Pregnant Women In Nigeria Annually
Some Health Experts say about 4,500 pregnant women die from malaria annually in the country, adding that the number accounts for 11...
Coronavirus: Center Says 23 Suspected Cases Identified In 5 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC says about 23 suspected cases of Corona virus, COVID-19 have been identified in Edo, Lagos,...
Healthcare Delivery: Minister Says FG To Rehabilitate Additional 10,000 Primary Centers
The Minister of Health, Osagie
Ehanire says additional 10,000 Primary Health Centres, PHC will be
rehabilitated to boost healthcare delivery across the country.
COVID-19: Nigeria Not Ready For Disease Outbreak – Senate
The Senate has declared Nigeria is
not prepared for the ravaging Coronavirus, known as COVID-19.
The President of the Senate...
Salary Adjustments: Resident Doctors In Kaduna Begin Industrial Action
The Association of Resident Doctors,
ARD Kaduna State chapter, has embarked on an indefinite strike beginning from
today, Wednesday.
The Association’s...
Corona-virus: New Cases In Algeria And Senegal
The number of confirmed coronavirus
cases in Algeria has jumped to 17 after nine new cases were registered
yesterday night, meanwhile Senegal recorded two...
Japan, FG Seal $18.2m Deal To Strengthen NCDC Capacity
The Federal Government and the Japanese Government
have signed a $18.2m agreement to strengthen the capacity of the Nigerian
Centre for Disease control for...
Coronavirus: FG, LASG Assure Victim Stable, On Trace Of Contacts
As coronavirus berths in Nigeria, the Federal and Lagos State Governments have assured that the victim, an Italian is in a stable condition and...
COVID-19: Who Advises On Measures To Protect Workplace, Employees
The World
Health Organisation, WHO has advised employers worldwide to take preventive
steps against spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, even if the virus...
Bilateral Trade: FG Commends Nigeria-India Relations To Drive Technology Devt....
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa
Pantami says Nigeria-India relations is strategic to drive technology
development in Africa.
Pantami...
Coronavirus: NAFDAC Warns Nigeria Faces Drugs Shortage
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and
Control, NAFDAC has cautioned that there is a likely drug shortage in the
country should the...
FG Pledges To Support Surgeons To Enhance Service Delivery
The
Federal Government says it would continue to support surgeons to boost their
key role in quality healthcare delivery.
President
Muhammadu Buhari,...
Coronavirus: Experts Warn Nigeria, Eight Others Vulnerable To Outbreak
Some researchers, in a study published in Nature, said they are worried about Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana and Kenya because...
Outbreak: WHO Develops COVID-19 Treatment Master Plan
The
World Health Organisation, WHO is developing a master plan for coordinating
clinical trials that could lead to potential therapies for patients infected
with Coronavirus,...
Corona Virus: Health Minister Says Nigeria Acquires Reagents For Detection Of...
The
Federal Executive Council, FEC says Nigeria has obtained reagents needed for
testing and detection of Corona virus.
Corona
virus, found in...
