Health

60 killed, 1,400 cases confirmed as cholera outbreak hits Katsina communities

No fewer than sixty  (60) persons have lost their lives with over 1,400 cases confirmed across many communities in Katsina State…

3 years ago

Nigeria begins second phase of COVID-19 vaccination Tuesday

The federal government of Nigeria on Saturday said it will begin to administer the second batch of COVID-19 vaccines it…

3 years ago

Nigeria records 973 new cases of COVID-19 in five days

The most populous black nation, Nigeria has confirmed 973 COVID-19 new cases in five days. According to the figures released…

3 years ago

Nigeria records gain in fight against tuberculosis amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Response to the coronavirus pandemic notwithstanding, data indicate that there has been an increase in annual tuberculosis (TB) case notification…

3 years ago

FCT, Oyo, 5 other states on ‘red alert’ over fears of COVID-19 third wave

The Nigerian government has put six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on a red alert…

3 years ago

UK Health Minister, Sajid Javid, tests positive for COVID-19

British Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Saturday he had tested positive for Covid-19 and was self-isolating — just as his…

3 years ago

Cholera outbreak kills 7 people in Enugu

A cholera outbreak has killed no fewer than seven (7) people in New Artisan Livestock Market, Enugu, the State Commissioner…

3 years ago

WHO says Africa’s COVID-19 deaths surge 43% in a week

Coronavirus-linked deaths in Africa surged by 43 percent in the space of a week, driven by a lack of intensive-care…

3 years ago

COVID-19: NAFDAC okays Moderna, Sputnik vaccines for use

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday approved two more COVID-19 vaccines for use in…

3 years ago

Task force confirms case of COVID-19 Delta variant in Oyo

Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, says it has uncovered the Delta variant of the COVID-19 in the state. The State…

3 years ago