Thursday, July 2, 2026

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

September 1, 2024

FG urged to reactivate presidential task force on COVID-19 to tackle mpox outbreak

He said that the presidential task force, which was instrumental in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, could play a crucial role in curbing the spread of mpox.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
November 27, 2023

UK detects first human case of swine flu strain H1N2

Routine surveillance in general practitioner (GP) surgeries picked up the case after the person suffered a mild illness.

Swine flu
September 1, 2022

Adamawa records new cholera cases

The Adamawa ministry of health has confirmed 11 cases of cholera in Guyuk and Shelleng local government areas.

ADAMAWA HEALTH MINISTRY
April 3, 2022

COVID-19: FG’s new travel guideline takes effect April 4

The new guideline prescribed for the fully vaccinated would apply to travellers between ages 10 and 18 years.

July 1, 2021

COVID-19: FG to deport passengers, sanction airlines

President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime has imposed fresh rules on airlines that include deporting passengers without a 72-hour PCR test result.

President Muhammadu Buhari
January 5, 2021

UK varsity develops 5 minutes COVID-19 test

The test can be performed using standard laboratory equipment, compared to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests.

Covid-19 test kits