Abia Records 2.1% HIV Prevalence, Passes Anti-Stigma Law As State Intensifies PMTCT Campaign (Video)
The Abia State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (ABSACA) has disclosed that the state’s HIV prevalence stands at 2.1 per cent, based on the 2018 National AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS), compared to the national average of 1.4 per cent. Director General of ABSACA, Dr. Mrs. Uloaku Ukaegbu, made this known in an interview to mark World AIDS...
Gov. Ikpeazu Says Health Need Of Abians Top Priority To His Administration As He Commissions Freedom Hospital In Aba
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has said the health need of indigenes of the state remains a top priority to his administration, maintaining that he will encourage any investment that will ...
Vaccination Can’t Totally Stop COVID-19 Infection, Ehanire Warns
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said the partial or full vaccination against the dreaded COVID-19 is not enough reason to drop non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) guard or a guarantee against infection. Ehanire said this on Monday in Abuja, at the national briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19. “Nigeria has so far tested a total of 3,392,457...
Abia Records 14 New Cases Of COVID-19, Nears 100 Mark
The Abia state COVID-19 cases on Tuesday hit 97 after 14 new cases were recorded, ABN TV reports. The state a few days ago recorded about 67 cases which include the governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu. Abia is the second-highest in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the South East after Ebonyi State. Also Read: Ogah Wishes Ikpeazu Quick Recovery With the...
FG Receives $22 Million Worth Of Supplies From UN, EU
The Federal Government has received the much -needed medical supplies to effectively fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies, which are valued at $22m, were donated by the United Nations (UN) through its COVID-19 Basket Fund and the European Union (EU). It contained 545 oxygen concentrators, over 100,000 test kits, infrared digital no-touch thermometers, numerous personal protective equipment (PPEs), laboratory supplies and...
BREAKING: Reps Donate 2 Months Salary To Fight Coronavirus [VIDEO]
In an unprecedented move to arrest the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, the 360 members of the House of Representatives have resolved to donate their two months salary starting for March 2020. Announcing the resolution of the members via a video message of hope to Nigerians amid the disease, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila said the...
Coronavirus: See Shocking List Of 17 People Who Allegedly Came In Contact With Abba Kyari
Abba Kyari is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and he has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after he returned from Germany. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), there are 42 confirmed cases of Coronavirus with only one person dead in Nigeria. This is a possible list of...
Traditional Womb ‘Resetting’ Can Cause Recurrent Miscarriage, Uterus Rupture — Gynaecologist
A Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician at the Bridge Clinic Fertility Centre, Dr. Morenikeji Olaniyi, has warned women of childbearing age to stop the practice of having their wombs massaged and ‘reset’ by unskilled Traditional Birth Attendants. The practice can lead to recurrent miscarriage and uterus rupture, Olaniyi said. She warned that the practice is not medically recognised, and that it can...
FG Announces Next Phase Of Eased Lockdown Tomorrow
The Federal Government is expected to announce the next phase of eased lockdown in the country on Tuesday, 30th June 2020 (tomorrow). Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made this known on Monday. He spoke after PTF members met with the President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. Also Read:...
BREAKING: Nigeria Records 8 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 232
Eight new cases of #COVID19 have been reported in Nigeria: 5 in Lagos, 2 in the FCT and 1 in Kaduna State As at 09:30 pm 5th April there are 232 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. Thirty-three have been discharged with five deaths. As at 09:30 pm 5th April, there are 232 confirmed cases 33 discharged 5 deaths Lagos- 120 FCT- 47 Osun- 20 Oyo- 9 Edo-...
