Health
AstraZeneca Says US Trial Data Shows Vaccine 79% Effective
Advanced trial data from a US study on the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine shows it is 79% effective, in long-awaited research that may answer some questions about the shot’s effectiveness in
Mauritius Turns to Indian-made Covaxin Vaccine Amid Concerns
Mauritius has begun the use of the Indian-made Covaxin vaccine after running out of its 100,000 doses of Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine. The Covaxin vaccine, produced by India’s Bharat Biotech company is
‘New tests could halve time it takes to detect COVID-19 variants’
The new technology that can rapidly detect whether a positive COVID-19 test sample contains a known variant was being trialled by the British Government. Genotype assay testing could halve the
Asia Accelerates AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Rollouts, Even as Trust Plunges in Europe
Many Asian countries are accelerating the rollout of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine after confidence in its safety was hit, following reports that the shot was linked to rare blood clots in
Nigeria: 11 Governors Yet to Publicly Receive Covid Vaccine
No fewer than 11 state governors are yet to publicly take the COVID-19 vaccine jab after taking delivery of their consignments from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),
Over 80% of childhood cancers are curable — Expert
cancer A consultant Haematologist, Dr Uche Nwokwu, says over 80 per cent of childhood cancers are curable because children respond faster to anticancer medicines and other forms of treatment, including
Cancer can start from any part of body except heart ― Consultant
cancer A Consultant Haematologist, Dr Uche Nwokwu, says cancer can start from every single part of the body except the heart. Nwokwu, a consultant at the National Cancer Control Programme
COVID-19 vaccine: Lagos residents storm vaccination sites, as govt tightens security
.Harps on adherence to protocols .Plans to vaccinate till 2022 By Olasunkanmi Akoni Barely six days into the commencement of the COVID vaccination exercise in Lagos State, residents have continued
COVISHIELD is same as Astrazeneca, NAFDAC explains
By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has explained that both COVISHIELD and AstraZeneca are the same vaccines for immunization against
COVID-19 Vaccination: Lagos NMA demands equity, prioritisation of health workers
By Chioma Obinna As Lagos prepares to roll out its COVID vaccination programme, medical doctors in the state are demanding equity in the vaccination processes as well as strict adherence
