Health

COVID-19: Lagos health commissioner, Abayomi tests positive

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health,  Prof. Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gbenga Omotoso, the…

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COVID-19: Imo govt. launches innovative mobile health insurance with support from WHO

The Governor of Imo State, Mr. Hope Uzodinma last Wednesday launched the innovative Mobile Health Insurance Programme in Owerri. This…

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Oyo govt, HACEY Health Initiative set to end female genital mutilation

Oyo State Government in conjunction with HACEY Health Initiative on Thursday launched a campaign train tagged " Stop Cut Project…

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Greece expects first batch of COVID-19 vaccine supplies from December

Greece’s health minister on Tuesday said he expects the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines in December under an EU deal…

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COVID-19: Nigeria continues to monitor new opportunities, developments in other countries

Nigeria's health minister, Dr. Osagie Ehanire while speaking at the PTF COVID-19 media briefing stated that "we are working with…

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India’s COVID-19 death toll now 50,000

India’s official coronavirus death toll soared past 50,000 on Monday as the pandemic rages through smaller cities and rural areas…

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COVID-19 response in southern Nigeria boosts surveillance of other diseases

In many countries, tackling the COVID-19 pandemic has taken cues from other disease approaches, such as lessons from protecting communities…

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COVID-19:Oyo trains health workers on decontamination response

The Seyi Makinde -led government in Oyo state on Tuesday trained no fewer than 77 environmental health officers on containment…

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

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has reiterated that the use of Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Kits…

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Oyo tops with 191 new COVID-19 cases

Oyo State came tops with 191 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, on Friday. Oyo state which recorded 191 new cases,…

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