Health
Stop alcohol consumption once you are 50 years old ― Dietician
Shun intake of alcohol once you are 50 years and above, Mrs Doyin Ajayi, Chairman, Ekiti State chapter of the Institute of Dietetics, advised in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday. Ajayi, who
Denmark Reports Death, Critical Illness after AstraZeneca Vaccinations, Prompting More Reviews
Denmark reported on Saturday that two people had experienced brain hemorrhages after receiving the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, one of whom died. The Danish Medicines Agency said it was looking into
COVID-19 VACCINE FEARS: Despite clearance, monitor vaccinated Nigerians, experts warn
By Chioma Obinna The suspension of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines in some countries following reports of cases of blood clots and other side effects may increase hesitancy to accept a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Tests Positive for Covid-19
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 two days after receiving his first vaccine dose. Khan, 68, is “self-isolating at home,” Health Minister Faisal Sultan said in
NBTS targets 1m free blood donors to boost service
The National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), targets about one million free blood donors to improve the nation’s safe blood units. Its National Coordinator, Dr Omale Amedu, said in Abuja on
WHO Backs Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine for Covid
The World Health Organisation’s expert committee on coronavirus vaccines says its review of the AstraZeneca vaccine indicates it has “tremendous potential to prevent infections and reduce deaths.” In a statement
US Hits Biden’s Goal of Administering 100 Million Covid-19 Shots
The US has cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office. With the
WHO says Cambodia at critical point in fight against COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday that Cambodia was at a critical point in the fight against COVID-19, calling on everyone to do what they can to fight
WHO Says 7m Doses of Covid Vaccines Administered in Africa So Far
Over six million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Africa, a World Health Organization (WHO) official has said. Regional director of the organisation for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti
27 year old nurse dies after AstraZeneca vaccination
A nurse was reportedly dead on Friday after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine in Georgia’s southwestern city of Akhaltsikhe on Thursday. The 27-year-old nurse, Megi Bakradze, who developed an alleged anaphylactic
