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PMB, VP Osinbajo Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

By Web News March 6, 2021 16 0

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have received a shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Saturday. The vaccine was administered by the president’s personal physician, while the vice-president’s vaccine was also administered by his personal physician. Governors will receive theirs on Wednesday. 3.92 million Read More...

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Obasanjo Calls for Collective Efforts in Tackling Coronavirus

By Web News March 6, 2021 44 0

Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called for collective efforts to tackle Coronavirus. The former president disclosed this in Abeokuta while speaking at a colloquium to celebrate his eighty fourth birthday at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. Chief Obasanjo, who shared his Covid-19 positive experience, urged African leaders to pool their Read More...

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I won’t take Covid vaccine, Kogi people are not guinea pigs –Yahaya Bello

By Web News March 5, 2021 30 0

As Nigeria commenced its vaccination against the lethal coronavirus infection on Friday , Kogi State Governor , Yahaya Bello , has said he won ’t receive the vaccine even as his colleagues are expected to receive shots of the AstraZeneca / Oxford COVID – 19 vaccines in the coming days . Bello spoke on Channels […]Read More...

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NHIS Seeks Mandatory Health Insurance for Nigerians

By Web News March 5, 2021 45 0

National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to assent the bill seeking to amend the law establishing the scheme. The amendment seeks to make the Health scheme compulsory for all in order to achieve Universal Health coverage. The Executive Secretary NHIS, Dr Mohammed Sambo made this known at an informal engagement […]Read More...

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Presidential Task Force Flags off Covid-19 Vaccination

By Web News March 5, 2021 30 0

Dr. Cyprian Nyong, of the National Hospital, Abuja, has made history as the first front-line health worker to receive the COVID-19 vaccine today (Friday) in Nigeria, when he took the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination was flagged off by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the […]Read More...

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PMB, VP Osinbajo to be Vaccinated on Saturday, Govs Next Week

By Web News March 5, 2021 51 0

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will receive the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine publicly on Saturday, Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Faisal Shuaib, said at a media briefing at the State House on Thursday. He said they would be inoculated after health workers from the National Hospital Abuja are Read More...

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Free Rabies Vaccination Kick-Off In Ekiti

By Web News March 4, 2021 37 0

The 2021 free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign for dogs in Ekiti State has been flagged off by the state government. The Flag-off ceremony was held at the Veterinary Hospital, Basiri, Ado-Ekiti. Correspondent, Anthony Ojo was there and brings this report. Anthony OjoRead More...

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Having issues with your Thyroid isn’t the end of life – Medical Expert

By Web News March 4, 2021 215 0

The Thyroid Gland is located in the front part of the neck. It produces hormones which controls the body metabolism. Metabolism is a process whereby food is transformed into energy and used by all the body system. However, thyroid disorder could occur when the gland functions below normal or higher than normal. This condition requires […]Read More...

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We will continue to support FMC Abeokuta – Ogun Governor

By Web News March 4, 2021 102 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a stronger synergy between the federal and state government, particularly in the area of provision of quality healthcare services to the people. Governor Abiodun made this call while playing host to the Board of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Abeokuta, at his Okemosan office. He noted […]Read More...

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Oyo Govt Approves Renovation, Rehabilitation Of PHCs

By Web News March 4, 2021 108 0

In a bid to boost health care delivery, Oyo State government has approved the renovation and rehabilitation of 299 primary healthcare centres, PHCs across the state with an estimate of 6 billion naira under an alternative project funding approach. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello stated this while briefing newsmen after the executive council […]Read More...