11 suspected coronavirus cases tested negative – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says results of the 11 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) tested in Nigeria is negative. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Director General of NCDC,…
Tackling tuberculosis requires multi-sectoral approach to end scourge – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehinire The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehinire says the federal government has put in place, measures to tackle TB through various intervention programme. The minister…
Prepare for COVID-19, WHO warns Africa as Algeria records case
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO, Regional Director for Africa, has urged all countries in the region to prepare for Coronavirus (COVID-19) as second case has been confirmed. Moeti who made the…
Coronavirus: South Korea to launch mass testing as U.S. pledges $1 billion for vaccine
South Korea aims to test more than 200,000 members of a church at the center of a surge in coronavirus cases while the United States pledged $2.5 billion to fight…
Be wary in ‘taking that cup of tea’ – NAFDAC warns Nigerians against ‘Mai shayi’
DG NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be cautious when taking a cup of tea popularly known…
WHO concerned about coronavirus cases with no clear link
The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the number of coronavirus cases with no clear epidemiological link, although the total number of cases outside China remains relatively small, its…
Lassa Fever: WHO, others working to develop vaccine – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), says there is no vaccine available yet against Lassa fever in the country. Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State, FMOH, disclosed this to newsmen…
Coronavirus: World Bank pandemic bond under pressure as investors fear losses
A World Bank bond designed to deliver funding to help the world’s poorest countries to tackle fast-spreading diseases has lost half its value as the coronavirus outbreak in China has…
Africa records first confirmed case of COVID-19
Africa recorded its first case of COVID-19 on Friday as a foreigner who had been put in isolation at a hospital in Egypt tested positive for the disease. In…
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to prevent importation into Nigeria- Health minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) into the country, as the ministry has…