Pascal Arogorn Ibe
- Health
- September 9, 2020
- 406 views
Replace striking doctors with corps members, FG tells hospitals
The Federal Government has directed the Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of federal tertiary hospitals to “ immediately” commence the use of consultants and doctors on the National Youth…
- Health
- September 8, 2020
- 514 views
FG approves new test kit for HIV
The Federal Government has approved the inclusion of Wondfo HIV I and II rapid test kits for use to stem spread of the scourge in the country. The National Coordinator,…
- Health
- September 5, 2020
- 417 views
Emeka Offor donates over N1.9bn medical equipment to 20 institutions
An NGO, Sir Emeka Offor Foundation has donated medical equipment, supplies and medicines valued more than five million dollars (N1.908 billion) to 20 health institutions across Nigeria. The News Agency…
- Health
- September 4, 2020
- 417 views
FG receives Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
The Federal Government on Friday received samples of Russia ’ s COVID – 19 vaccine. Russia ’ s Ambassador to Nigeria , Alexey Shebarshin, delivered the samples to the Minister…
- Health
- September 3, 2020
- 395 views
U.S. begins distribution of COVID-19 vaccine Nov. 1
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asked the nation’s state governors to be ready for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by Nov. 1. The urgent request is contained…
- Health
- September 2, 2020
- 405 views
Enugu records 100% success in target polio vaccination – Official
The Enugu Government has achieved 100 per cent success coverage in the just concluded ‘specific-target’ polio vaccination in the state. Dr George Ugwu, Executive-Secretary of Enugu State Primary Health Care…
- Health
- August 31, 2020
- 405 views
NCDC confirms 138 new coronavirus infections — lowest daily count since April
Nigeria’s daily case count of coronavirus infections dropped to a record low on Sunday with 138 new cases confirmed in 13 states and the federal capital territory (FCT). The Nigeria…
- Health
- August 28, 2020
- 484 views
Japanizer PM, Abe, announces resignation over health problems
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Friday he will resign over health problems, in a development that kicks off a leadership contest in the world’s third-largest economy. “I have decided…
- Health
- August 26, 2020
- 1171 views
Nigeria, headquarters of sickle cell disorder globally ― Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday, said Nigeria “is the headquarters” of sickle cell disorder globally, and called for appropriate legislation for the compulsory test of the disorder for…
- Health
- August 25, 2020
- 398 views
NAFDAC warns against apple, blackcurrant from Australia
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians to stop the consumption of an organic apple and blackcurrant originating from Australia. Prof. Moji Adeyeye,…
- Health
- August 24, 2020
- 514 views
BREAKING: Lagos health commissioner Abayomi contracts COVID-19
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health , Prof . Akin Abayomi , has tested positive for coronavirus. The Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy , Gbenga Omotoso , made this…
- Health
- August 22, 2020
- 419 views
Aisha Buhari returns from Dubai, wants medical tourism reduced
The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari , has returned from Dubai , United Arab Emirates , where she went to treat a severe neck pain . The President…
- Health
- August 21, 2020
- 422 views
Fake Doctor, 60,arrested for treating Covid19 Patients
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and the police , on Thursday, arrested an alleged fake medical doctor, identified as Charles George , 60 , said to be treating…
- Health
- August 20, 2020
- 466 views
Nigeria to get 2bn COVID-19 vaccine doses -FG
The Federal Government says it is working with global health and research organisations who are developing COVID- 19 vaccines. The Minister of Health , Dr . Osagie Ehanire , made…
- Health
- August 20, 2020
- 502 views
President Buhari’s Nephew Mamman Daura Flown To UK For Urgent Medical Treatment
Mamman Daura, a nephew and close confidant of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been flown to the United Kingdom for urgent medical treatment over an undisclosed ailment,According to SaharaReporters . Daura,…
