A coalition of NGOs on Wednesday advocated for imposition of tax on sugary beverages known as “soft drinks” to reduce the prevalence of diabetes, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and increase national revenue.

Dr Jonathan Obaje, a Nigerian Research Scientist based in Singapore, says since African Omicron discovery, global Clinic data has confirmed that variant of COVID-19 virus is less lethal than earlier variants.

Mr Cui Jianchun, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, says plans are underway to lead Nigeria in producing the Chinese COVID-19 vaccines in the country soon. 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded zero fatality from the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday, with 55 additional infections reported across six states of the Federation.

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to his South African counterpart, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, who tested positive for COVID-19.

Nigeria did not record a single COVID-19 death on Saturday. The country’s death toll to the pandemic still stands at 2,980.

Following the expiration of one million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has announced that the country will no longer accept vaccines with short-shelf life as it mounts to undue pressure on health workers to administer them.

Nigeria's Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has disclosed that only about three per cent of Nigeria’s population has been vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 754 additional COVID-19 infections were recorded on Thursday across 11 states of the federation and the FCT.

The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its Red List category as it tightens travel restrictions in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron.

A Nigeria leading airline, Air Peace, says it is partnering with Project Pink Blue to strengthen the capacity of cancer treatment through training in Oncology in the country.

The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, has reviewed the country’s International travel protocol amid the emergence of a new variant of coronavirus, “Omicron”.

The Post Pregnancy Family Planning project (PPFP), the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) and Health Facility Monitoring Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) have launched an online platform to enhance effective knowledge sharing on health-related issues.

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), has convened a special National Council on Health (NCH) meeting, where all State Commissioners of Health snd other stakeholders in the health sector will review the gains and lessons learnt from COVID-19 management, towards building a more resilient health sector in Nigeria. 

President Muhammadu Buhari says stronger partnership with the private sector will help in improving health facilities and access in the country, adding that a nation needs a healthy population to prosper.

The Ebonyi State Agency for the Control of AIDS, (EBOSACA), said the agency recorded 0.8 per cent reduction of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) between 2018 and 2021.