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health news

April 9, 2021

Ganduje seals off restaurant, suya spot amid Hepatitis B infections

“The affected eatery is Down Town Restaurant, located at Bompai Road, and Alkhairi Suya Spot located at Maiduguri Road.”

March 11, 2021

Only mild side effects have been reported for AstraZeneca vaccines- NPHCDA

“All side effects reported by those who have been administered the vaccine have been mild.”

Buhari and Osinbajo taking COVID-19 vaccine jab
March 8, 2021

Substandard medical laboratories reason for misdiagnosis: Scientist

Some laboratories use non-medical laboratory scientists or low cadre officials resulting in misdiagnosis.

Medical lab
March 1, 2021

Edo: Court sentences 32 for not wearing facemasks

The punishment includes clearing drains, shrubs, picking of trash, compulsory community sensitisation among others.

Mobile court
February 15, 2021

Nigeria to receive 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine donations

The vaccines, courtesy of MTN and the Indian government, are expected from the end of February.

AstraZeneca vaccine
February 12, 2021

Africa COVID-19 fatalities surge as global cases of infections drop: WHO

New strains of the contagion are spreading rapidly as Africa gears up for its largest-ever vaccination drive.

Ghebreyesus
February 3, 2021

Eating less meat could avert pandemic: UN

If ecosystems continue to be destroyed, the population’s food supply will be at risk, they warned.

Meat used to illustrate the story
February 1, 2021

COVID-19: South Africa takes vaccine delivery as Nigeria bickers over budget

Nigeria has yet to take delivery of any vaccines, despite being the largest economy on the continent.

A composite photo of Ramaphosa and Buhari used to illustrate the story
January 27, 2021

COVID-19 Test: China introduces anal swabs

The anal swabs could be better at identifying the virus in mild or asymptomatic cases, Dr. Li said.

NCDC testing for COVID-19.
January 27, 2021

Buhari signs new law to enforce COVID-19 protocols

Buhari signs new law to enforce COVID-19 protocols

President Muhammadu Buhari