Increased Number Of COVID-19 Cases, Warning Signal ― Health Minister
The Federal Ministry of Health says the increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country should be a warning that the fatality rate could rise. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, gave the warning at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in the country on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria announced 587...
COVID-19: NAFDAC Approves AstraZeneca Vaccine Usage In Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has cleared the AstraZeneca vaccine which arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday for usage in the country. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency disclosed this on its Twitter handle, @NphcdaNG, on Friday. The message read, “After undergoing final assessment by NAFDAC, we have confirmation that they have concluded their final checks with...
After 6 Years In Office, Buhari Approves Presidential Wing Of State House Clinic
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the site for the construction of the Presidential Wing of the State House Clinic. Since assuming office in 2015, the President is usually flown abroad for medical check-up and treatment. Critics wonder why he failed to push for the construction of another State House Clinic to cater for his health issues to save the country the...
COVID-19 Protocol: Sen. Kalu Goes Into Isolation After US Trip
Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has embarked on self-isolation following his return into the country from US in line with NCDC's COVID-19 protocol. Kalu, a former governor of Abia state was in the USA for a few weeks during the Senate annual recess where he had fruitful meetings with friends and associates. They have since described the...
Nigerian Govt Asks UK To Rescind Travel Ban Over OMICRON Variant
The Federal Government has asked the United Kingdom to review its decision to impose travel ban on Nigerians because of Omicron variant of COVID-19, ABN TV reports. It said the UK’s decision was “unfair, unjust, punitive and discriminatory because it does not follow science.” The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed made the position of the government known at a...
NAFDAC Bans Alcoholic Drinks In Sachets, Small Volume PET
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stopped the registration of alcohol in Sachet and Small volume PET and Glass bottles below 200ml amidst other stringent regulatory measures in a decisive move to reduce availability and curb abuse of alcohol in the country. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye who dropped the hint in...
NHIS Mediates Between Healthcare Providers, HMOs Over Tariff Dispute
The National Health Insurance Scheme Monday resolved the dispute between Health Care Providers (HCPs) and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). The NHIS, in a statement by its spokesman, Emmanuel Ononokpono, said this was to avoid service disruption. Hospitals, under the aegis of Health Care Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) and other associate bodies, had earlier announced plans to drop HMOs and imposed...
Large Number Of Mentally Ill Persons Roaming Abia Streets Failure Of Govt — Sir Udensi
A governorship aspirant in Abia, Sir Chikwe Udensi has said the large number of mentally ill individuals roaming the streets of Abia is an indication of failure of government to solve social problems in the state. He said they ought to be in the psychiatric homes where they should be receiving treatment and not on the street where they are...
Marwa Calls For Mandatory Drug Test On University Students
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has asked all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to make drug integrity tests an institutional policy for both new and returning students as part of efforts to fight the menace of drug abuse among Nigerian youths. Gen. Marwa who made the call at the University...
FG Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions, Midnight Curfew
Federal Government has eased the nationwide midnight curfew and llimitations on gatherings along with other restrictions imposed in 2019 to curb the spread of coronavirus. This is after the country ...
