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COVID

November 8, 2023

NASS c’ttee pledges support for improved healthcare for indigent Nigerians

“Before COVID, many hospitals didn’t even have an oxygen plant.’’

National Hospital Abuja and National Assembly
April 17, 2023

NAFDAC approves R21 vaccine for malaria treatment

According to Ms Adeyeye, the R21 malaria vaccine is an adjuvanted protein vaccine presented as a sterile solution.

NAFDAC and R21 malaria vaccine
September 27, 2022

Court orders Bidemi Rufai to pay restitution to nine U.S. states, three departments

Mr Rufai is to pay $604,260 as restitution. This is contained in court documents obtained by Peoples Gazette.

Abidemi Rufai,
September 17, 2022

Unabating COVID-19 pandemic threatens to derail Chinese Super League season

Life across much of China has come to a halt in recent months due to the country’s strict zero-Covid policy.

Chinese Super League
September 13, 2022

17 million people in Europe have long COVID symptoms: WHO

Research findings were announced Tuesday on the lasting effects of a COVID-19 infection, known as long COVID.

COVID-19/WHO
August 16, 2022

COVID-19: Lagos leads as NCDC records 144 new cases

On its official website on Tuesday, the NCDC stated that out of the 144 new infections, Lagos state reported 101 cases, while Abia confirmed 13 additional cases.

COVID-19 variant
June 17, 2022

JAMB delivers medical equipment to selected tertiary health facilities

Mr Oloyede said JAMB paid $247,500 for a “door-to-door” port transportation of the equipment from the Project C.U.R.E distribution centre to the Nigerian port.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede
June 7, 2022

Botswana likely to witness fifth COVID-19 wave: Official

The Ministry of Health said 635 new cases were reported from May 22 to May 25 with 2 deaths. As of May 31, Botswana has reported 30,126 cases.

Coronavirus
February 7, 2022

JAMB to introduce self-service registration outlets for candidates

Candidates would purchase an e-PIN for N3,500 subsidised by the federal government, N500 compulsory reading text and a N700 regulated charge for CBT centres.

CBT centre
January 20, 2022

WHO recommends lifting COVID-19 travel restrictions over its ‘inefficacy’

WHO’s recommendation to revisit the response measures comes amid the spread of the Omicron variant.

WHO logo, Omicron