Health

NAFDAC okays Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control  (NAFDAC) has approved the use of Pfizer COVID-19 in Nigeria. …

4 years ago

India’s COVID-19 death toll passes 200,000

India’s coronavirus death toll passed 200,000 on Wednesday with more than 3,000 fatalities reported in 24 hours for the first…

4 years ago

COVID-19: Lagos vaccinates 257,756 people

At least 257,756 eligible people have received the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Lagos State. The state…

4 years ago

Kidnapped Ogun Doctor, Nurse regain freedom

Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the release of a doctor and a nurse abducted on April 7. The Force…

4 years ago

Nigeria: Six days with no new COVID-19 deaths

Africa's most populous country, Nigeria has recorded no fewer than 110 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)  but no…

4 years ago

COVID-19: Seven have died in UK after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine, says regulator

The UK medical regulator said Saturday that out of 30 people who suffered rare blood clots after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca…

4 years ago

FG to spend N396bn on COVID-19 vaccination

The federal government of Nigeria is proposing to spend the sum of N396 billion for the COVID-19 vaccination in 2021…

4 years ago

Nigeria records five COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours

In the past 24 hours, Nigeria has recorded five COVID-19 deaths according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).…

4 years ago

1 In 3 COVID-19 survivors suffer long-term health issues

At least one in three patients hospitalised with Covid-19 suffer long-term health issues including multiple organ problems and deteriorated mental…

4 years ago

COVID-19: Europe resumes AstraZeneca jabs

Several European countries were resuming AstraZeneca vaccinations Friday after an all-clear from EU regulators. Days of commotion around AstraZeneca’s Covid-19…

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