Ministry of Health
Gombe governor sacks three commissioners in cabinet reshuffles
A release made available to newsmen through the Director General, Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, which was signed by the Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, gave the names of the dropped commissioners as Alhassan Ibrahim Kwami, Information & Culture; Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Gana, Health and Mela Audu Nunghe (SAN), Special Duties.
Anambra government trains private health workers on management of coronavirus
The Anambra Ministry of Health, on Friday, organised a training for health personnel in faith-based hospitals on proper case management of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lagos government shuts 16 illegal, substandard pharmacies, patent medicine stores
Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs, and Unwholesome Processed Foods on Tuesday shut 16 illegal, substandard, and unregistered pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and premises in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The...
Ghana approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use
Ghana through the Ministry of Health has authorised the registration and use of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against coronavirus.
Nigeria at alert as Ebola breaks out in Guinea
Barely 24 hours after Guinea declared Ebola outbreak in the country as an epidemic, Port Health Services of the Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria has been directed to scale up screening at the port of entry.
Senate: Imported syringes, needles into Nigeria are fake, unsterile
The Senate, Thursday, raised the alarm that the majority of the imported syringes and needles are substandard, unsterile that are used and rewashed syringes from the Asian continent and thereafter imported into the country.
Edo records 29 new coronavirus cases
The Edo Government on Friday said that it has recorded 29 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 recoveries in the second wave of the pandemic.
Anambra government imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew to curtail coronavirus spread
The Anambra Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from Monday, Feb. 8, to contain the the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Anambra to impose curfew to check coronavirus surge
Announcing the new COVID-19 preventive measures, the Secretary to the state government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, said Governor Willie Obiano has directed that civil servants in the state, from grade level 1to 12 should work from home until further notice, with immediate effect.
Anambra monarchs undergo coronavirus test
Traditional rulers in Anambra State have undergone COVID-19 tests as part of measures to stem the tide of spread of the pandemic in the state. The exercise has created anxiety among the royal fathers as they await the result.
Man stabs friend to death over iPhone
A man identified as Festus Stephen has been charged to court for allegedly stabbing his friend Abbas Mohammed Gudus, to death after a dispute over an iPhone.
Israel vaccinates over 3 million people against coronavirus
The number of death cases rose to 4,745, while the number of patients in serious condition dropped to 1,162, out of 1,814 hospitalized patients, and the number of recovered ones rose to 563,873.
FCTA assures full implementation of coronavirus health protection regulations 2021
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed commitment to full implementation of the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021, signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Jan. 26.
Police arrest ‘prophet’ who planned to raise the dead in Anambra
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of the Founder of Children of Light Anointing Ministries in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as ‘Onyeze Jesus’.
Jigawa disburses over 147 million to 239 health facilities
The Permanent Secretary of the Jigawa State Ministry of Health, Dr Salisu Mu’azu, stated this at the stakeholders meeting on basic health care provision fund implementation framework at the Sir Ahmadu Bello Hall in Dutse.
Imo governor reads riot act to coronavirus protocols defaulters, workers
Imo State Government has, in its renewed bid to enforce strict observance of the COVID-19 pandemic protocols, threatened to arrest and prosecute any person that refuses adhere to wear a face mask and observe social distance.
Kano records 19 new coronavirus infections, discharges 62
The Kano State Government recorded 19 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total active cases in the state to 289.
Lagos opens wellness centre for employees
He added that the initiative was part of an effort to promote a comprehensive health system and ensured civil servants attained better mental health which underscores the high premium the present administration places on the wellbeing of its workforce in line with its THEMES Agenda, particularly at this present time when everyone was grappling with a global health crisis of Covid-19 Pandemic.
Coronavirus: Imo postpones schools resumption until January 25
The Imo Government has postponed resumption of schools in the state until Jan. 25 Schools due to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, said.
NAFDAC: How we will stop fake COVID-19 vaccines from coming to Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) plans to use traceability with GS1 Technology to monitor COVID-19 vaccine distribution, using Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), the Director–General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, says.
Official: NAFDAC has not approved any coronavirus vaccines
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the agency has not approved any COVID-19 vaccines.
Coronavirus: Nigerian government rules out lock-down for now
The Federal Government, yesterday, said that the economic and social implications may make it difficult for it to impose another lock-down in the country.
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