Health

Covid-19: No reason to be scared of vaccination – Expert

By Web News 1025

An expert in Reproductive and Family Health, Mrs Abiola Adefolaju has advised Nigerians to take the complete dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Mrs Adefolaju stated this in Ibadan at a forum for stakeholders on Covid-19.

She noted that avoiding taking the Covid-19 vaccine due to fear of adverse reactions was improper as the vaccine was safe and effective.

Mrs Adefolaju urged those who has any adverse reaction to the vaccine to visit where they were vaccinated to get immediate relief.

Similarly, the Director Logistics, Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Mr Kehinde Olabode said some of the challenges being encountered in the process of the Covid-19 vaccination are already being addressed.

Stakeholders at the event included Non Governmental Organisations, NGOs, religious leaders as well as the media.

Lillian Ibomor

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Yoruba

Ìjọba Àpapọ̀ Yio Bẹ̀rẹ̀ Gbigba Abẹ́rẹ́ Àjẹsára Covid-19 Miràn

By Web News 593

Àjọ tó ńrísí ọ̀rọ̀ ilé ìwòsàn aláàbọ́dé nílẹ̀ yí ti sọ wípé orílẹ̀ èdè yi yio gba abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára COVID-19 Pfizer-Biontech, Modena àti oxford Astrazenica láàrin osù yí sí osù kẹsan ọdún yí.

Adarí àgbà fún àjọ náà, Dókítà Pheza Shuab ẹnití ó sọ̀rọ̀ yí di mímọ̀ nílu Abuja sọ wípé oníruru àwọn abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára yi ti ilẹ̀ America àti àjọ ìsọ̀kan ilẹ̀ adúláwọ̀ fi ta orílẹ̀ ede oyi lọ́rẹ ni yio de ni ìpele ìpele.

Nídi èyí, ìjọba àpapọ̀ ti ra irinsẹ́ U701 ultracode ibain tótó mokandín láàdọrin tí wọ́n fi ńse abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára lọ́jọ́ tí wọ́n si ti pín mktàdínlógójì sí gbogbo ìpínlẹ̀ mkrìndínlógójì àti olú ìlú yi ní ìgbáradì fún gbígba abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára covid-19 yi tó nílò láti tutu ni ìwọ̀n tí kò tó ogójì sí márùndínláàdọrun celcius.

Dókítà Shuab sọ wípé ilẹ̀ yí ti parí fífún àwọn ènìyàn ni abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára ìpele kini tó wà ní wọn tí bẹrẹ ìgbésẹ̀ lórí fífún àwọn ènìyàn lábẹ́rẹ́ ọ̀hún ní ìpele kejì.

Oluwayẹmisi Dada

Yoruba

Ijoba Ipinle Ekiti Kede Itewogba Abalakeji Abere Ajesara Arun Covid-19

By Web News 939

Ijoba ipinle Ekiti sope, oun ti ko abala keji abere ajesara to n dena arun Covid-19 bi egberun lona ogoji de sipinle naa latije to n ri soro idagbasoke ibudo eto ilera alabode nile yi.

Alakoso feto ilera atoro omoniyan, Dokita Oyebanji Filani to siso loju oro naa nilu Ado–Ekiti salaye pe, igbese naa yoo jeki ipinle Ekiti tesiwaju lati maa fawon eeyan ipinle labere ajasara ohun lati dena itankale arun covid-19.

Dokita Filani tun sope, abala akoko abere ajesara ohun tiwon gbe wa fun ipinle naa lawon samulore dada.

Ko sai tenumo pe, isejoba to naa lode bayi ti pinnu lati pese eto ilera to ye kaaro faraalu, pelu afikun pe, ko si olugbe kan tiwon yoo fissile laigba bere ajesara to n dena arun Covid-19 nipinle Ekiti.

Folakemi Wojuade/Omolola Alamu

Health

Lagos Vaccinates 12,720 People in 48 Hours

By Web News 610


The Lagos State Government says it has vaccinated 12,720 people with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 48 hours after the vaccination exercise commenced in the state.

The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known through his verified Twitter account @ProfAkinAbayomi, on Thursday while giving the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination update for March 16.

He said that from the 12, 720 people vaccinated, 6,535 were males, while 6,185 females.

The state government started its COVID-19 vaccination exercise on March 15 in 88 health facilities, including military and police hospitals, which have been selected to provide vaccination across the 20 local government areas.

It officially flagged off the roll-out, distribution and administration of the COVID-19 Vaccine on March 12 at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Yaba.

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for Health, some frontline healthcare workers, among other frontline workers, were vaccinated on March 12.

The state vaccinated 268 people on March 12 at three centres as part of the activities of the vaccine roll-out, while 4,954 were vaccinated on March 15 across the 88 designated vaccine sites across the state.

 On the breakdown of the category of people vaccinated on March 16, Abayomi said that healthcare workers, other frontline workers and strategic leaders in the state were vaccinated.

According to him, the total number of people vaccinated on the reported date were 7,498, with sex distribution being 3,770 males and 3, 728 females.

“Number of male healthcare workers vaccinated were 1,510 and female healthcare workers were 1, 932, making a total of 3,442.

Other frontline workers vaccinated were 2,116 males and 1,680 females, totalling 3,796,” he said.

The commissioner said that 260 strategic leaders in the state were inoculated, comprising 144 men and 116 women. Earlier, Abayomi said that vaccination could only be obtained at any of the 88 accredited facilities listed.

 “Vaccination outside of these locations in Lagos State is highly prohibited, and will attract heavy sanctions through our regulatory agencies,” the commissioner warned.

He assured residents that there was no cause for anxiety concerning getting vaccinated.

“I encourage Lagos residents to be readily available for vaccination, just as Mr Governor @jidesanwoolu, frontline workers and I have been vaccinated.

“It is our personal and collective responsibility to be vaccinated to prevent severity of third and fourth waves of COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. NAN/Vanguard

Health

No Evidence Of Blood Clot Caused By Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine – Experts

By Web News 688

A 60-year old Danish woman who died of a blood clot after receiving AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine had “highly unusual” symptoms, the Danish Medicines Agency said late on Sunday.

It said the woman had a low number of blood platelets and clots in small and large vessels, as well as bleeding.

European vaccination programmes have been upset in the last two weeks by reports that recipients of the AstraZeneca inoculation have suffered blood clots.

About a dozen places suspended the shot.

The European Medicines Agency has said there was no indication that the events were caused by the vaccination, a view that was echoed by the World Health Organization on Friday.

AstraZeneca Plc said on Sunday a review of safety data of people vaccinated with its COVID-19 vaccine has shown no evidence of an increased risk of blood clots.

Over 345 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have so far been administered worldwide.

Nigeria began vaccination on March 5, with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo, Governors and health workers taking the shot publicly to counter hesitancy.

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) said the batch procured by Nigeria was safe, advising all to get vaccinated.

Frcn, Abuja.

Health

Gov Akeredolu, Deputy Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa have received jab of the oxford-Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Akure, Ondo State capital.

Others, who received the vaccine, are the Deji Of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo and the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba victor Kiladejo as well as some top government functionaries. 

Speaking after receiving the vaccine, Governor Akeredolu hinted that the cold chain for the storage of the covid-19 vaccine remained actively functional in Ondo State.

The Governor who, implored residents of the state to shun rumours and myth about Covid-19 vaccination, enjoined health workers to ensure that people get vaccinated as timely as possible.

While decrying the devastating effects of the dreaded virus that had claimed fifty eight lives including that of the former Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, Akeredolu said among the steps being taken to mitigate the effects of the virus included procurement of testing facilities by the state government

Earlier, the Chairman, Inter-Ministerial Committee on Covid-19, Professor Adesegun Fatusi, said the vaccine was a potent weapon against the pandemic, describing the first batch 73,570 doses in the state as the first out of the four phases of the vaccination.

Feranmi Odofin

Health

President Buhari Urges Nigerians to Take Covid-19 Vaccine

By Web News 742

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to take Covid-10 vaccine.

This is contained in a Press Release by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu

The Release points out that Mr President along with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo have received the first doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine at the New Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

COVID-19: PRESIDENT BUHARI

URGES NIGERIANS TO TAKE THE VACCINE AFTER RECEIVING JAB ON LIVE TV

President Muhammadu Buhari together with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Abuja received the first doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo got the jab live on TV, a day after the COVID-19 national vaccine programme commenced with the vaccination of healthcare and frontline workers at the National Hospital, Abuja.

The President and his Vice received the first shots of the vaccine at the New Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja in the presence of members of the  Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, senior government officials and  journalists.

The Personal Physician to the President, Dr Sanusi Raafindadi administered the vaccine to him while that of the Vice President’ was done by his Personal Physician, Dr Nicholas Audifferen. 

Speaking after the vaccine was administered to him, President Buhari described his decision to take the vaccine in public as ‘‘a demonstration of leadership and faith in the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.’’

‘‘I have received my first jab and I wish to commend it to all eligible Nigerians, to do same so that we can be protected from the virus,’’ he said.

He urged all state governments, traditional and religious leaders, to take the lead in the mobilization effort within their environment and spheres of influence.

‘‘The vaccine offers hope for a safe country, free of Coronavirus.

‘‘I similarly urge all eligible Nigerians to present themselves and be vaccinated in accordance with the order of priority already mapped out, at the various authorized designated centres ONLY,’’ he added.

President Buhari congratulated the PTF on COVID-19 on the successful multi-sectoral approach to the management of the pandemic.

He also acknowledged and commended the support of Governments, donors, development partners, the private sector, traditional and religious leaders as well as critical stakeholders who have supported Nigeria’s response to the pandemic, assuring that all the resources will be equitably administered.

The President noted that since the beginning of the year 2020, humanity had remained under the burden of COVID-19 pandemic, an unseen but very potent enemy around the world.

‘‘Infection from the virus has resulted in over two million and five hundred thousand fatalities and destroyed several global and national systems.

‘‘The response in Nigeria and the ECOWAS sub-region has been robust, collaborative and united. It was driven by a collective knowledge of the fact that ‘no country is safe until every country is safe.’’

‘‘The speedy development of the COVID-19 vaccines is quite significant and underscores the collective resolve of humanity to overcome the pandemic.

‘‘Similarly, the collaborative effort to ensure equal access has brought relief to poor and developing countries,’’ he said.

President Buhari spoke of the assurance by the PTF that the AstraZeneca vaccine which Nigeria has accessed would arrive in batches beginning with the four million doses already received.

The President said the roll out and administration plan would cater for over seventy percent of Nigeria’s population in 2021 and 2022.

Garba Shehu

Senior Special Assistant to the President

(Media & Publicity)

March 06, 2021

 

Yoruba

Ìjọba Àpapọ̀ Pe Ìpàdé Lórí Pínpín Abẹ́rẹ́ Àjẹsára Covid-19

By Web News 630

Alákoso fétò ìlera nílẹ̀ yíì, Dokítà Osagie Ehanire, yóò se ìpàdé pọ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọn alákoso fétò ìlera láti ìpínlẹ̀ mẹ́rìndínlógójì tówà ni orílẹ̀èdè yíì lóni, gẹ́gẹ́ bí ara akitiyan láti ridájúpé, ìsedédé pínpín wáà nídi abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára àrùn covid-19.

Ẹwẹ ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó sọpé, òhun si ńdúró déè, ìpín tóun, pẹ̀lú àlàyé pé ìgbésẹ̀ ti jẹ́ gbígbé láti se abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára náà lọjọ.

Alákoso fọ́rọ̀ ìròyìn àti àtóò gbogbo, nípinlẹ̀ Èkó, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Gbenga Ọmọtọshọ sọpé, Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ náà, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Babajide Sanwo-olu ti sèfilọ́lẹ̀ ìgbìmọ̀ kan tí yóò sàmújó ọ̀rọ̀ abẹ́rẹ́ àjẹsára náà.

Elizabeth Idogbe

Health

Oyo Govt. in talks with Covid-19 vaccine producing firms – Gov. Makinde

By Web News 624

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration is in talks with one of the major Covid-19 vaccine producing firms in the world to supply it Coronavirus vaccines to complement those booked for the state by the Federal Government.

He disclosed this during a press conference held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde, who explained that the 1,800 Covid vaccines allocated to Oyo State by the Federal Government would not be enough considering the population, noted that the state government did not have the facilities to store the vaccines which required minus 70% centigrade.

He stressed that the government would explore other means of getting AstraZeneca vaccines suitable for Oyo State due to storage instruction.

Speaking on insecurity in the state, Governor Makinde said his administration would put necessary machineries in place to tackle the problem.

The governor, who admitted that there was friction between the Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps and Police, said the state government would set up a committee to settle the frosty relationship.

Governor Makinde also warned the media against spreading fake news, pointing out that such act could cause political and ethnic tension in the state.

The state helmsman also warned that any village head found wanting of allocating lands to undocumented foreigners would be dealt with as part of measures to keep the state safe.

He also hinted that his government would reach out to the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairers and Riders Association of Nigeria, ACOMORAN, Oyo State Chapter to register them so as to identify those hiding under the association to perpetrate crime.

Iyabo Adebisi