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- Medical
- January 16, 2021
- 345 views
China Builds 1,500-Bed Hospital In 5 Days After Surge In Virus Cases
China on Saturday finished building a 1,500-room hospital for COVID-19 patients to fight a surge in infections the government said are harder to contain and that it blamed on infected…
- Health , Medical
- January 16, 2021
- 366 views
Nigeria Can’t Afford Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines, Says GMD, NARD
The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has insisted that Nigeria would not be able to purchase the Pfizer or Moderna COVID- 19 vaccines, especially in very large quantities, due to…
- Medical
- January 16, 2021
- 372 views
COVID-19: NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against ‘Fake Vaccines’
Nigerian authorities have warned on Friday against the circulation of fake coronavirus vaccines in the country, where 10 million real doses of the shots are expected in March. “There are…
- Medical
- January 15, 2021
- 317 views
DG: NAFDAC must approve COVID-19 vaccines before use
The Director -General , National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye , has warned Nigerians not to take any vaccine except the ones approved…
- Medical
- January 14, 2021
- 367 views
EXTRA: Doctor who declared Trump ‘healthiest’ president ever dies
President Donald Trump’ s former personal doctor — who claimed Trump had dictated a letter insisting he would be the “ healthiest ” president ever — has died , reports…
- Medical
- January 13, 2021
- 374 views
Pope receives Covid vaccine —Report
Pope Francis , 84, was given the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday, according to media reports. The news was reported by America, a US- based Jesuit news website , and by…
- Health , Medical
- January 13, 2021
- 684 views
EXCLUSIVE! Dirty Hospital: Doctor denies collapsed patient treatment over comment on ‘dirty facility’
A hospital, NobleCare Specialist Clinic located along Onitsha-Owerri road has rejected a ‘dying patient admitted to the hospital’ because a nurse in the hospital was told to endeavour to keep…
- Medical
- January 12, 2021
- 394 views
Presidency Welcomes COVID-19 Research Report On Treatment
The Presidency has welcomed efforts by a team of Nigerian professors and scientists investigating the effectiveness of, and roles that Ivermectin drug can play in the treatment of the Coronavirus…
- Medical
- January 12, 2021
- 335 views
UK begins mandatory Covid-19 testing for all international arrivals on Friday
The United Kingdom (UK) has introduced mandatory Covid-19 testing for all international arrivals effective from 04:00 GMT on Friday, January 15, 2021. According to a statement on the government’s website,…
- Medical
- January 9, 2021
- 332 views
Pope Francis To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week
Pope Francis has called opposition to the coronavirus vaccine “suicidal denial” urging people to get the jab and saying he would get vaccinated himself next week. “Next week, we will…
- Health , Medical
- January 9, 2021
- 400 views
COVID-19: FG gives condition for release of vaccines to states
Ahead of the arrival of the mRNA COVID – 19 vaccines into the country within the next few weeks, the Federal Government has set a condition that states must fulfil…
- Medical
- January 8, 2021
- 389 views
COVID-19: FG to Introduce Vaccine February Ending
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said Nigerian government has good intention for all Nigerians as it plans to introduce the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of…
- Medical
- January 8, 2021
- 362 views
COVID-19: Governors agree local production of vaccines
State governors have called for the local manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines for the effective immunization of Nigerians against the disease. They have also called for clarity to be given to…
- Homicide , Medical
- January 8, 2021
- 400 views
EXTRA: Man receives £160, injects 92-year-old woman with fake Covid-19 vaccine
British police on Friday hunted a fraudster who tricked a 92-year-old woman into handing over £160 to receive a fake coronavirus vaccine jab in what they called a “disgusting and…
- Health , Medical
- January 8, 2021
- 373 views
FG: COVID-19: Vaccines may not arrive early enough
The Federal Government has warned that COVID – 19 vaccines might not arrive “ soon enough ” in Nigeria . The Minister of State for Health , Olorunnimbe Mamora ,…
