Health
COVID-19: Over 257,000 persons vaccinated in Lagos, as first phase ends — Prof Abayomi
…Says second dose exercise commences in May By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State has concluded the first half of phase one COVID vaccination campaign in line with the directive of the
More countries set to achieve zero malaria —WHO
By Sola Ogundipe Leaders of countries must step up investments to end malaria as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten historic gains against one of the oldest and deadliest diseases,
Go for COVID-19 vaccination, scientists tell Nigerians
Prioritise procurement of doses to achieve herd immunity, NARD tasks FG NPHCDA vaccinates 1,114, 408 persons with 1st dose By Sola Ogundipe & Chioma Obinna Nigerians have been admonished to
J&J to Resume Rollout of Covid-19 Vaccine in Europe with Safety Warning
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) said on Tuesday it will resume rolling out its Covid-19 vaccine in Europe after the region’s medical regulator said the benefits of the shot outweigh the
More than 650,000 children in 3 African countries get malaria vaccine — WHO
More than 650,000 children in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi have received the malaria vaccine in the past two years since its launch, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday
Rainfall: Kwara Govt to begin Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention
The Kwara Government says the state will begin Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention during the rainy season when malaria disease is at its peak. Alhaji Nageri Abdullahi, the Programme Manager, Kwara State
Community Pharmacists seek equity in health sector
By Chioma Obinna Pharmacists under the auspices of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, have called for equity in appointments in the health sector, blaming the poor health
Foundation celebrates successes in mental health
By Chioma Obinna Established in 2017, Olamma Cares Foundation has continued to raise awareness on mental health and mental health issues in Nigeria by encouraging the social acceptance of people
EU Regulator Prepares To Issue Advice on Use of J&J Vaccine
Experts at the European Medicines Agency are preparing to present the conclusions of their investigation into possible links between the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine and very rare cases of
UNICEF, WHO kick against discrimination of COVID-19 survivors
Say vaccine passports not required; Nigeria vaccinates 1.1m persons with 1st dose By Sola Ogundipe, Chioma Obinna & Gabriel Olawale Nigerians and the world at large have been urged to
