COVID-19: I think we should be very cautious with our choice of vaccines – Gov. Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Wednesday advised the Federal Government to be very cautious with the choice of vaccines and also see the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity…
COVID-19: Nigeria replacing Pfizer vaccine with 16m doses of AstraZeneca a better option
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says Nigeria will stick with AstraZeneca vaccine based on its epidemiological and equity assessment done by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The…
COVID-19: Africa To Receive Nearly 90m COVAX Vaccines In February targeted at 3% population
Africa will receive nearly 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from COVAX in February 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) African region said on Thursday. “Africa has watched other regions start…
COVID-19: LASG to subject Ivermectin to clinical trial
The Lagos State Government says it will deploy Ivermectin drug in a short clinical trial to ascertain its efficiency to prevent and treat COVID-19 infection. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this…
Prioritise vaccination of health workers, older persons – WHO urges
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments to prioritise inoculation of health workers and older persons, and to share excess doses with other nations as COVID-19 vaccines are currently…
Nigeria Secures Additional 41m COVID-19 Vaccines Doses – Health Minister
Nigeria has secured an additional 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said on Thursday. However, the date of the vaccine’s delivery into the country…
Vaccine equity, fastest way to reopen global economy – UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said “vaccine equity” was the fastest way to reopen the global economy and start a sustainable recovery. Guterres stated this in a video message…
Prioritise expenditure, waiting for GAVI vaccines best thing for Nigeria – Bill Gates advises FG
American Philanthropist, Bill Gates, has advised the Nigerian government against diverting its limited health fund into trying to pay a high price for COVID-19 vaccines. Gates gave the advice on…
COVID-19: FG to secure safe, efficacious vaccines, targets 70% vaccination in 2 years – Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says Federal Government is exploring all options to ensure the vaccination of 70 per cent of Nigeria population in two years. Ehanire made…
COVID-19 Vaccine: We are expecting final confirmation from Covax – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), says it is expecting the final confirmation for coronavirus vaccine from Covax Initiative backed by Gavi Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organisation and…