We Shed Tears Of Joy After Receiving First Pay In Saudi Arabia – Nigerian Doctors
Some Nigerian doctors in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America have knocked the Federal Government for its alleged failure to invest in the health care sector. The doctors, who spoke in separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH, said the inconsistency of the government to adequately cater for the needs of medical practitioners had led to massive...
Italian scientists set to commence human trials of coronavirus vaccine
Researchers from Rome-based Takis Biotech believe that antibodies created after injecting mice can save lives around the world, and plan to carry out human trials this year. Scientists in Italy claim they've discovered the world's first vaccine that can neutralise coronavirus. Researchers from pharmaceutical firm Takis Biotech believe antibodies created by mice can prevent humans getting the killer disease. Trials could be set...
UK Coronavirus Deaths Up To 1,228
The UK coronavirus death toll has risen to 1,228 after 209 more deaths were announced today. There are currently 19,522 in Britain who have tested positive for Covid-19. In a statement, The Department of Health said: "As of 9 am on 29 March 2020, a total of 127,737 people have been tested, of which 108,215 were confirmed negative and 19,522 were confirmed...
Nigeria’s COVID-19 Vaccine May Arrive Within 10 Days — Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said in Lagos on Saturday that Nigeria might get COVID-19 vaccines in the next 10 days. “We are told that by the end of this month, which is about 10 days from now, we shall get the vaccines,’’ the minister said. “We do not produce the vaccines. They are manufactured abroad in about four or...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 501 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 15,682
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 501 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 15,682. The centre disclosed this on Saturday night via its verified Twitter handle. Also Read: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Mobilses 100 Religious Bodies To Pray For Abia Gov “501 new cases of #COVID19 Lagos-195 FCT-50 Kano-42 Kaduna-27 Edo-26 Oyo-22 Imo-21 Gombe-17...
Buhari Calls For Prayer As Pope Francis Undergoes Surgery
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads in for a scheduled surgery of the colon. The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Buhari called for prayers from Nigerians and the global community as the...
COVID-19: 20 States Yet To Have Testing Laboratories
Experts urge govs to set up laboratories As the COVID-19 pandemic rages in the country, 20 states are yet to have testing laboratories. Some of the states experiencing community transmission are among the top 10 with the disease. This is happening as Nigeria’s testing capacity still trails behind what obtains in neighbouring African countries. As at Friday, Nigeria had 26...
No Fresh Lockdown Over COVID-19 – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday clarified that it has not declared a fresh lockdown of the country following confirmation of the second wave of COVID-19. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave this clarification when he featured on a Radio Nigeria programme, “Politics Nationwide’’. The minister said the directives and position of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19...
Army Takes Free Medical Outreach To Ohafia, Distributes Delivery Packs, Others (Photos)
As part of activities to mark the 2021 Army Day Celebration, officers and men of the Nigerian Army, 14 Brigade Goodluck Jonathan Barracks Ebem Ohafia, Abia State have taken free medical outreach to their host community. ABN TV reports that the theme of this year's celebration is 'A Professional and Ready Nigeria Army: A Prerequisite For Successful Operation in...
Funding Cuts May Reverse TB Progress, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization stated that efforts to combat tuberculosis are in danger of being undone due to the reductions in global health funding. WHO noted that the deadliest infectious disease is responsible for over one million people annually, bringing devastating impacts on families and communities. In a message to commemorate the World TB Day themed “Yes! We Can End TB:...
