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Lagos State drives Nigeria’s surge in COVID-19 as country registers 1,584 new infections
Densely-populated Lagos State is driving Nigeria’s COVID-19 surge as the country registered 1,584 new infections on Friday. Lagos, the smallest state...
Read moreCOVID-19: Nigeria will no longer accept short-shelf life vaccines – PSC
Following the expiration of one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has announced that...
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WHO launch cancer drugs programme for children in poor countries
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Monday the launch of a programme to supply tested cancer medicines to children...
Read moreFirst death with Omicron variant recorded in UK
At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron Coronavirus (COVID-19) variant, Prime Minister Boris...
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Mkpurummiri: NDLEA talks tough on use, decries consequences on mental health
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it is committed to clamping down on the consumption of methamphetamine, popularly...
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Pfizer committed to improving access to healthcare financing, treatment outcomes- Official
Mr Olayinka Subair, Pfizer Nigeria’s Country Manager and Cluster Lead, West Africa, says the company is committed to assisting in...
Read moreCOVID-19 summit: Senate President disappointed at absence of health ministers, perm sec
The Sen. President Ahmed Lawan on Monday expressed disappointment at the absence of the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire,...
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Marwa unveils National Drug Control Master Plan, pledges effective implementation
The Chiarman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, on Monday in Abuja, unveiled the National...
Read moreC/River to vaccinate 900,000 children against poliomyelitis
The Cross River Primary Healthcare Development Agency said it would vaccinate more than 900,000 children in the state against the...
Read moreWHO hails Nigeria for huge investment on health security
The World Health Organisation (WHO), has commended Nigeria for its huge investment in health security during the fight against COVID-19....
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