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COVID-19: WHO commends Nigeria on vaccination uptake

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended the Nigerian government on its COVID-19 vaccination uptake across the country. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Africa Regional Director, World...

Michael Simire - February 22, 2022

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115,500 health workers died of COVID-19 in 18 months – UN

No fewer than 115,500 health workers died from COVID-19 in 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, linked to a “systemic lack of safeguards”, according...

Michael Simire - February 21, 2022

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Smoking and Nollywood’s responsibility to Nigerian youths

A frightening spate of butchery in Nigeria linked to ritual killings has ignited a fierce national debate on the role of Nollywood, Nigeria’s film...

Michael Simire - February 20, 2022

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Nigeria urged to implement national plan to eliminate cholera

The Global Task Force For Cholera Control (GTFCC) on Friday, February 18, 2022, urged the Nigerian government to implement a National Cholera Plan towards...

Michael Simire - February 19, 2022

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UNGA President welcomes technology to produce COVID-19 vaccine in Africa

The President of the 76th Session of UN General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, on Friday, February 18, 2022, welcomed the announcement of six countries on...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2022

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Nigeria, others to receive first COVID-busting vaccines in Africa

World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia will be the first countries on the African continent to receive...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2022

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Nigeria confirms 358 cases of Lassa fever in 2022, as UK reports three deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 358 cases of Lassa fever recorded across 19 states, even as the world continues to...

Michael Simire - February 16, 2022

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Africa CDC renews commitment to advancing women’s health

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) will forge partnerships with governments, industry and multilateral lenders to promote maternal health on...

Michael Simire - February 16, 2022

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