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COVID-19: Countries off-track achieving 70% vaccination by Mid-2022 -WHO


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The Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, says that countries are off-track in achieving the shared goal of vaccinating 70 per cent of every country’s population by the middle of this year, as well as…

Tennis: Novak Djokovic Prepared To Miss Grand Slams


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Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic is prepared to miss the French Open and Wimbledon tournaments rather than have a COVID-19 vaccination but is not an anti-vaxxer, the world number one said in his first interview since his failed attempt to…

COVID-19: Group set to vaccinate 50,000 residents in Gombe


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Centre for Integrated Health Programmes in partnership with Kishimi Shelter and Care Foundation plans to vaccinate no fewer than 50,000 persons in Gombe state. READ ALSO: COVID-19 Vaccine enforcement: FCTA staff flood vaccination center…

S.Korea authorises Novavax COVID-19 vaccine


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South Korea authorises Novavax COVID-19 vaccine and preparing to distribute the first of Pfizer's antiviral pills on Wednesday. According to the health ministry, “Over 21,000 of Pfizer's antiviral pills, called Paxlovid, will arrive in…

COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of preterm birth


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New study has proved that the COVID-19 vaccines do not increase the risk of early delivery or a low-birth-weight baby on Monday. READ ALSO: mRNA COVID vaccine offers hope for heart diseases -Expert The study published on the CDC…

Israel to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine


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Israel has announced it will offer a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to health workers and people older than 60, amid concern about the spread of the Omicron variant. A Health Ministry expert panel, recommended the fourth shot late…

India struggles to export surplus COVID-19 vaccines


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India is struggling to export its surplus of COVID-19 vaccines as logistical hurdles delay their use in many countries despite low levels of inoculation. The world's biggest vaccine maker that produces the AstraZeneca, Novavax…

Covid-19 Vaccine: ECOWAS Commission President advocates Local Production


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The President of ECOWAS Commission, Dr Jean Claude Kassi Brou, has emphasized the need to promote local production of Covid-19 vaccine in the region. Brou made the call while presenting the 2021 Report of the Community at the ongoing…

Covid-19 Vaccine: Africa urges China to establish Industries


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African Leaders have been urged to request China to establish industries and companies in African countries to produce vaccines by themselves. The call was made by the Director Centre for Planning Studies, Lagos State University,…

COVID-19 vaccine: Healthcare board urges Nigerians to disregard myths


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Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Board has asked Nigerians to disregard the myths and misinformation surrounding the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine. READ ALSO: COVID-19 Vaccination: Health Care Board Alleges Sharp Practices…