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Health

August 26, 2021

Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections hit 188,880

The seven COVID-19 related deaths recorded on Wednesday increased the country’s fatality figure to 2,288.

Covid 19 and Director General, NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu
August 25, 2021

How COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting HIV/AIDS efforts in Nigeria: Reports

Expert reports say conflicting priorities have impaired HIV/AIDS response in Nigeria and even beyond since the advent of COVID-19.

August 25, 2021

Striking doctors enjoy public sympathy, not Buhari regime: NMA

Striking doctors enjoy public sympathy and should be treated fairly, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) tells President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime.

August 24, 2021

Nasarawa govt kicks off clean-up operation, warns against indiscriminate refuse disposal

The waste management official said the exercise was geared towards safeguarding the resident’s health and well-being.

Refuse dump
August 23, 2021

Suspected cholera outbreak claims 7 lives in Taraba: Commissioner

Several others have been hospitalised in health care centres in the area with symptoms of severe stooling and vomiting.

Cholera
August 23, 2021

COVID-19: Lagos to resume second phase of vaccination August 25

Mr Sanwo-Olu said of the 601,000 doses promised Lagos by the federal government, only about 299,000 had been received on August 18.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
August 23, 2021

NAFDAC seals 38 sachet water production outlets in Sokoto

The anti-graft agency said its operatives executed the invasion based on verifiable intelligence.

NAFDAC DG Prof. Moji Christianah Adeyeye and Sachet water
August 23, 2021

Court orders striking resident doctors, FG to suspend hostilities

The industrial court ordered the doctors and the federal government to suspend all forms of hostilities and maintain the status quo.

Labour minister Chris Ngige (Credit: Punch Newspaper)
August 23, 2021

COVID-19: Israel seeks parental consent to vaccinate pupils during school hours

The country of 9.4 million inhabitants is currently trying to slow the rise of COVID-19 infections with a fresh vaccination campaign.

August 23, 2021

Indonesia jails politician for stealing $1 million COVID-19 fund

He would be barred from holding political office for four years after completing his sentence.