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Covid-19 Can Linger In The Brain – Scientists
Scientists are predicting an increase in neuropsychiatric issues as more people recover from Covid-19 but experience lingering symptoms, according to a journal...
FG launches COVID-19 vaccination March 5 for frontline health workers
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh Two days after receiving the first batch of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines, the Federal Government says it...
Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority donates Oxygen concentrators, patient monitors to 21 health institutions in states
…..lauds the commitment and dedication of frontline health workers in the fight against the pandemic. In a bid to assist the Federal...
COVID-19 vaccine will be administered on Buhari, Osinbajo, others publicly, says government official
As part of efforts to convince Nigerians that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and other...
Political, royal and academic personages fatally ravaged by COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh In a rarity in a century, the world is being ravaged by a global pandemic that has left...
Nigeria requires N400bn for COVID-19 vaccines for 70 per cent of Nigerians, says Health Minister
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says about N400 billion will be required to procure COVID-19 vaccines...
COVID vaccine side effects: Why you can’t sue Pfizer, Moderna — lawyers
There is basically no one to blame or prosecute in a U.S. court of law if you experience severe side effects after getting...
Nigeria unveils plan to receive 20m COVID-19 vaccines as rich countries hoard doses
Nigeria has announced plans to receive 20 million Covid-19 vaccines early next year, according to the Executive Secretary, National Primary Health Care Development...
COVID-19: FG to Nigerians : Shun unnecessary overseas travels
… urges Nigerians not to lower guards Apprehensive of a possible second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Federal Government...
FG warns against resurgence of Lassa Fever, Ebola, others
The Federal Government has warned against possible resurgence of other non-COVID-19 killer-diseases such as Lassa Fever and Ebola particularly during the approaching dry...
Breaking: U.S. pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine is ready
Pfizer Inc and its partner BioNTech on Monday announced that the coronavirus vaccine was ready and that it has proven more than 90...
Governors fear of possible second wave of COVID-19 pandemic
Nigerian Governors Forum has expressed fear of possible second wave of COVID pandemic in the country, urging immediate action across the states through...
Health Minister, others laud Abia professionals for donating COVID-19 lsolation Centre to government
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Adeleke Mamora, has inaugurated a fully equipped COVID-19 lsolation Centre in Umuahia built by Concerned Abia Professionals,...
COVID-19: NCDC says low risk in children does not mean no risk
Following the resumption of schools nationwide, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says in spite...
COVID-19: Health workers infection reducing – FG
The Federal Government has expressed happiness that the rate of COVID-19 infection among health workers has reduced and more cases...
Concerned Abia Professionals to open isolation centre
The Concerned Abia Professionals has announced the opening of Abia Care Centre, a 50-bed ultra-modern isolation centre with a functional molecular laboratory....
