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December 22, 2021

COVID-19 is real, it almost killed my pastor: Kumuyi

Unlike Mr Kumuyi, some popular Nigerian preachers like Chris Oyakhilome and David Oyedepo have discountenanced the severity of the pandemic.

Oyedepo, Kumuyi, Oyakhilome
December 16, 2021

Ebola outbreak declared over in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday declared the country ebola free, after clearing out the 13th outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the country.

Ebola outbreak
December 14, 2021

Senate urges FG to eradicate elephantiasis, leprosy, other tropical diseases

The lawmakers said urgent attention was needed to address the high prevalence of neglected tropical diseases in the country.

Nigerian with Elephantiasis
December 13, 2021

COVID-19: NYSC says only those vaccinated to serve from 2022

NYSC said it was ensuring strict adherence to the COVID-19 safety protocols.

Corpers, vaccine
December 13, 2021

UK records first Omicron death

The UK reported 1,239 additional cases of Omicron on Sunday, bringing the total number to 3,137.

Boris Johnson, Omicron
December 13, 2021

Omicron variant can escape Pfizer vaccine: Study

Laboratory research has suggested that the Omicron variant can partially escape antibody immunity induced by the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19 virus
December 9, 2021

Several people killed in Bayelsa cholera outbreak

Within the next 24 hours, we will be able to handle and curb the situation to prevent further spread of the bacteria.”

Cholera patients
December 7, 2021

FG has right to make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory: Lawyer

The lawyer says the government can restrict movement or deny people their freedom or right of assembly during a pandemic.

Doctor giving vaccine to a patient used to illustrate the story
December 6, 2021

Prominent epidemiologist to become new German health minister

Karl Lauterbach made a name for himself while asking citizens to obey COVID-19 restrictions.

Karl Lauterbach
December 6, 2021

Essential workers in Taiwan to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination from 2022

The minister of health said the requirement does not constitute compulsory vaccinations.

Chen Shih-chung