FG working to within the next two weeks have isolation centers in every state – Oloriegbe
The Chairman, Senate Committee On Health, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe says the National Assembly has taken a decision that the Federal Government should work with states to develop well-equipped and functional…
Katsina records 1st suspected case of COVID-19- Permanent Secretary
The Katsina State Government on Wednesday said it had recorded first suspected case of coronavirus (COVID 19) in the state. Dr Kabir Mustapha, the Permanent Secretary, in the state Ministry…
African countries fight to curtail spread of coronavirus
The World Health Organization has warned of the risk that COVID-19 could overwhelm strained public health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Here is a selection of measures countries are taking to…
We’re not experiencing community transmission of COVID-19 –Â Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria is not among the countries that are experiencing community transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Community…
COVID-19: NCDC confirms suspected patient in Enugu tests negative
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has disclosed that the suspected patient of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state tested negative to the investigation. A statement signed by the Permanent…
Suspected case of COVID-19Â reported in EnuguÂ
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a suspected case of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Enugu..The NCDC announced this in a twitter message. The centre stated…
Nigeria’s second Coronavirus case tests negative – MinisterÂ
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire is currently giving a live update on the case of Coronavirus in Nigeria. He says the…
Coronavirus index case to be discharged soon – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says that the Italian man, the index case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, will be discharged soon. The Minister…
Lassa Fever death toll now 144 – NCDC
The death toll from the latest round of Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has reached 144, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Thursday with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR),…
NCDC releases 12th national situation report on COVID-19, says 217 contacts linked to index case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has released its 12th national situation report, following confirmation of the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria on 27th February 2020. According…