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The United States, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) top donor, is resisting proposals to make the agency more independent, four officials involved in the talks said.
The United States, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) top donor, is resisting proposals to make the agency more independent, four officials involved in the talks said.
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says building a world class health system is a priority of his administration.
Read more: Lagos to build world class health system- Sanwo-Olu
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 1,139 new infections were confirmed on Thursday, as the country’s daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Read more: NCDC confirms 1,139 new COVID-19 cases in 18 states, FCT
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that cases of COVID-19 have fallen in Africa despite the domination of the Omicron Variant fourth wave of the virus.
Read more: COVID-19 Omicron cases ‘drop significantly’ in Africa despite low vaccination – WHO
Delta topped Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 chart on Tuesday with 194 out of the 599 cases, the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) has said.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday in Abuja clarified that no staff or visitors were being forced to take the COVID-19 vaccines before gaining access to its secretariat.
Read more: FCTA clarifies allegation of forceful COVID-19 vaccination of staff, visitors
Delta topped Nigeria’s daily COVID-19 chart on Tuesday with 194 out of the 599 cases, the Nigeria Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) has said.
The Kogi Government on Sunday reaffirmed its commitment to quality healthcare delivery for residents of the state, especially in rural areas.
Read more: Kogi restates commitment to quality healthcare delivery
The Presidency says nothing abnormal for Presidential aides testing positive to COVID-19, and are now on self-isolation in their respective abode.
Read more: Nothing abnormal contracting COVID-19, says Presidency
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources on Tuesday called for strengthened coordination from all partners to prevent cholera deaths, as over 3,598 deaths were recorded in 2021 in the country.
Read more: 3, 598 cholera deaths in 2021 unacceptable, says FG
The Development and Integrity Intervention Goal Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are training key stakeholders on Integrated Health Programme to improve the health sector in Ebonyi.
Read more: Foundation partners USAID to improve health sector in Ebonyi
The Yobe Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, says it would capture artisans and other low income earners under its Informal Sector Programme.
Read more: Yobe govt plans contributory healthcare scheme for artisans, others
The telemedicine solution for COVID-19 developed by the China-Japan Friendship Hospital based on Huawei's 5G network solutions has been awarded GSMA GLOMO 'Best Innovation for COVID-19 Pandemic Response & Recovery'. This award shows the industry's recognition of 5G smart healthcare for its role in helping combat the virus.
Read more: Huawei-based 5G Telemedicine solution wins COVID-19 innovation award
Nigeria will not be a dumping ground for chemicals banned in other countries.
Read more: Nigeria will not be made dumping ground for banned products, says NAFDAC DG
Densely-populated Lagos State is driving Nigeria’s COVID-19 surge as the country registered 1,584 new infections on Friday.
Read more: Lagos State drives Nigeria’s surge in COVID-19 as country registers 1,584 new infections
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Bello tested positive for COVID-19.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday approved the Covovax vaccine for Emergency Use Listing (EUL), elevating to nine the number of immunisations approved to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read more: COVID-19: WHO approves Covovax vaccine for emergency use