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Osun Government sensitises residents on Avian Influenza virus
Adekunle Oba, Osogbo
Osun State Government, has alerted residents in the state about Avian Influenza virus through a…
Nigeria expects 8m more COVID-19 vaccines in August
Nigeria expects to receive nearly 8 million additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of August, including from a United…
COVID-19 Delta variant spreading, present in 104 countries, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 Delta variant was ripping around the world at a scorching pace,…
Astrazeneca vaccine effective against Delta COVID-19 variant – NMA
Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Kwara chapter, says two jabs of the COVID-19 Astrazeneca vaccine are about 92 per cent…
Oyo Government uncovers index Delta COVID-19 variant, warns residents
The Oyo State Coronavirus Task Force says it has uncovered the Delta variant of the virus in the state.
A statement by Mr…
Bauchi, Kano, Niger, three other register 1,786 suspected cholera cases
Bauchi, Kano, Niger, Zamfara, Kaduna and Plateau – reported 1,786 suspected cases of cholera between June 20 and June 26, the…
FG directs health unions to withdraw fresh strike notices
The Federal Government has directed the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and the Joint Health Sector Unions…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases resurge by 20% as U.S. donates additional 20…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa has marked its worst pandemic week ever, as cases rose for seven consecutive weeks…
NCDC confirms deadly Delta COVID-19 variant in Nigeria
Nigeria has confirmed the detection of the Delta COVID-19 variant in the West African country.
“The Nigeria Centre for Disease…
Peacekeeping: UN hails Nigerian medical contingent in Mali
The United Nations (UN) has lauded the effort and commitment of the Nigerian Medical Contingent (NIMED) of the Armed Forces of…