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Bauchi state residents shun test against COVID-19
The Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Rilwan Mohammed, said residents of the state were shunning tests.
According to him, testing now based on request because people have not been coming for it,…
WHO reports 21% increase in COVID-19 deaths
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said the global number of COVID-19 deaths during the previous week increased by 21 per cent.
The Geneva-based agency said, so far, more than four million people worldwide were confirmed to have…
COVID-19: Study confirms blood clot as side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine
A new study has confirmed that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine carries a small risk of rare blood clots with low platelets after the first dose.
According to the study led and funded by AstraZeneca, the vaccine has no extra risk of…
2021 World Hepatitis Day: Millions of Nigerians infected with Hepatitis – Minister
The Nigerian Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says over 18. 2 million Nigerians are infected with viral hepatitis in the country.
READ ALSO: Over 124,000 Africans die annually from undiagnosed, untreated hepatitis– WHO
He said…
100 women undergo fistula operations in Borno
100 women with Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF), had successful operation as the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Borno State Government flagged off Free Fistula Repair Campaign Project (FFRCP) in Maiduguri yesterday.…
Kebbi state Governor approves renovation of 36 PHC’s
Kebbi state Governor, Abubakar Bagudu, has approved the renovation of 36 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state to improve health care delivery.
READ ALSO: Kebbi State Governor restates commitment to provision of basic…
Over 124,000 Africans die annually from undiagnosed, untreated hepatitis– WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says over 124,000 Africans die every year from undiagnosed and untreated hepatitis.
READ ALSO: World Hepatitis Day: WHO calls for more awareness and testing
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr.…
Gombe test 256 NYSC officials, 300 corps members for Covid-19
256 NYSC officials managing activities at the Gombe State Orientation Camp have been tested for COVID-19, while about 300 batch B Prospective Corps Members have already taken the COVID-19 test.
READ ALSO: NYSC deploys 50…
Cholera outbreak: Plateau records 1,315 cases
Plateau State cholera cases has risen to 1,315 from the 1,144 recorded last week while 1,279 patients was discharged from the hospitals, while the new outbreak was recorded in the Langtang South Local Government Area, bringing the total of…
World Hepatitis Day: WHO calls for more awareness and testing
The World Health Organisation has called for increased awareness on Hepatitis as it celebrates World Hepatitis Day.
READ ALSO: Over 20m Nigerians living with hepatitis – CFID
The call was contained in a message to mark the day…