COVID-19

The Federal Ministry of Health has reassured Nigerians that the newly detected COVID-19 variant XEC has not been identified in the country, urging citizens to remain calm and continue adhering to personal hygiene practices. …

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday inaugurated the upgraded College of Health Technology to Edo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (EDOCOHEST). READ ALSO:Obaseki Advises FG To Prioritise Food…

The World Bank has announced a 500-million-dollar grant to support Nigeria’s recovery efforts from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be utilised through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus…

Experts have revealed that loss of smell, known medically as anosmia, beyond two weeks could be an indication of serious health problems like cancer, tumours, or trauma. READ ALSO:Cancer survivor advocates regular screening, improved…

The Chief Medical Director of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Professor Anas Ahmed Sabir, says the hospital has spent about two billion naira for the procurement of new radiotherapy machine and training of staff to Tanzania.…

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria has expressed worry over the alarming rate of zero-dose immunisation in the country, stating that more than 2.5 million Nigerian children are unvaccinated. READ ALSO:Babies with tight-fitting…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said COVID-19 vaccines saved at least 1.4 million lives in Europe. READ ALSO:COVID-19: WHO records 10,000 deaths in December Delivering his first message of the new year, Regional…

Nigerian Virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has called for the assessment and maintenance of COVID-19 infrastructures across the country. Tomori, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Biovaccines Nigeria Limited (BVNL), said this in an…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an official statement in response to the recent news reports regarding the detection of 25 new COVID-19 cases in Benue State. READ ALSO:NCDC Unveils 5-Year Strategic…

In a landmark initiative announced at the 2023 World AIDS Day commemoration, Nigeria government has Launched $62 Billion HIV/AIDS Trust Fund in Global Fight Against Epidemic. READ ALSO:WAD: Nigeria Unveils Policies to Combat HIV/AIDS and…