Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Health

February 19, 2021

Magufuli tells citizens to pray, says God testing them with COVID-19

“We should turn ourselves to God, and he will save us.”

President John Magufuli
February 19, 2021

Russia makes available 300m Sputnik V vaccine doses to Africa

Africa represents 3.5 percent of global infections, and the death rate is just approaching the 100,000 mark.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Credit: BBC)
February 19, 2021

U.S. to release $4bn for vaccines to 92 poor countries

“The United States will provide an initial $ 2 billion contribution to Gavi.”

U.S. President Joe Biden
February 18, 2021

NAFDAC approves AstraZeneca vaccine, launches app to monitor drug reaction

NAFDAC said the recommendation for the emergency use authorisation was based on rigorous scientific consideration.

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye
February 18, 2021

Overcrowding in homes can cause tuberculosis: Healthcare group

The medical practitioner described tuberculosis as a twin to HIV/AIDS.

Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire
February 18, 2021

New COVID-19 strain identified from Nigeria

There was no evidence that the Nigerian strain spreads faster or is more deadly than other variants.

Osagie Ehanire
February 16, 2021

How over 30% of Nigerians can overcome fertility problems: Gynecologist

The gynecologist also solicited public financing of IVF because infertility was a disability of the reproductive system, just as diseases of other body systems.

Pregnancy
February 16, 2021

Uganda central bank extends credit relief measures to stem COVID-19 impact

Bank of Uganda in a statement on Monday said the extension of the measures would start on April 1.

Uganda president Yoweri Museveni
February 16, 2021

North Korea attempted to steal Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine technology: Reports

The National Intelligence Service revealed this information at a closed-door session.

Kim Jong Un (Credit: ABC News)
February 16, 2021

Nigeria’s COVID-19 death toll rises as FG worries about Ebola

“We shall keep a keen eye on it to avoid having to combat two deadly diseases at the same time.”

President Muhammadu Buhari