Measles Outbreak: NCDC laments non-vaccination as cases spread to eight states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the outbreak of measles in eight states of the federation.
The NCDC, in the latest measles...
Lagos resumes COVID-19 vaccination Wednesday
The Lagos State Government says it will resume vaccination against COVID-19 on Wednesday with the administration of the Moderna vaccine.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated this...
HEFAMAA to ease registration with an upgraded electronic platform
The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has started upgrading its electronic platform to facilitate the registration and renewal of state medical facilities.
The...
COVID-19: Ban on African countries unfair, discriminatory — Adesina
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President African Development Bank (AfDB) says the travel ban on some African countries over Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant is...
Nigeria won’t accept expired vaccines again —NAFDAC
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says the agency is working with international partners to...
UK lifts all COVID-19 restrictions including compulsory mask-wearing
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced the end of all COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom, including the mandatory use of facemasks.
As...
Extreme heat may be increasing mental health emergencies, study warns
A team of researchers has alerted that there is a link between the recent extreme heat around the world due to climate change and...
COVID-19: WHO cautions against ‘blanket boosters’ as vaccine inequity persists
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that blanket COVID-19 vaccine booster programmes could prolong the pandemic and increase inequity.
WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus,...
Ikosi-Ejirin LCDA Chairman lays foundation for ultra-modern primary healthcare centre
In fulfilment of his promise to the leadership of the Odo-Temu Community, the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejirin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Wale...
Alaro City joins Lagos State in MICH programme
Alaro City has announced a partnership with the Lagos State Government as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), to reduce the challenge of...
