COVID-19: NIN Registration May Be Suspended Due To Large Crowd – Health Minister
The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, says the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment may be suspended due to large crowds which pose COVID-19 risks. Mamora, who also…
FG expresses concern over new cases of Lassa fever as Nigeria records 180 new COVID-19 cases
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the number of new confirmed cases of Lassa fever in some states. The Minister of State for Health, Olorunnimbe Mamora, expressed the concern…
Health ministry urges looters to return COVID-19 drugs, medical consumablesÂ
The Federal Ministry of Health has asked looters, who stole COVID-19 drugs and other medical consumables, to return them. The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, who made…
N5,000 hazard allowance for health workers suspended due to the pandemic – FG
The Federal Government says the N5,000 hazard allowance for doctors and health workers, which has existed in the country for about 30 years was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic….
FG assures payment of 2 months hazard allowance to frontline health workers 
The Federal Government has agreed to pay two months hazard allowance to health workers in the frontline battling the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige,…
COVID-19: FG receives 50 ventilators, medical kits from UN
The Federal Government has taken delivery of a shipment of ventilators and other medical equipment from the United Nations systems in Nigeria to help the country’s fight against the Coronavirus…
FG says clinical trials for possible COVID-19 treatment ongoing
The Federal Government has said that clinical trials for possible Coronavirus treatment were ongoing. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, said this on Friday in Abuja at the Presidential Task Force…
Proper medicare facilities will reduce medical tourism – Minister
Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State for Health, has said that medical tourism can be reduced, with the efforts being put in place the the Buhari administration. Mamora disclosed this…
Lassa Fever: WHO, others working to develop vaccine – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), says there is no vaccine available yet against Lassa fever in the country. Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State, FMOH, disclosed this to newsmen…
Waterways control: FG, Lagos govt sign treaty, end decade-long rift
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (left) and Managing Director/ CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, signing an agreement for cooperation between the Lagos State Waterways Authority…