Tag: Osagie Ehanire
Aisha Buhari calls for action against cancer
Oct. 17, 2021 The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has called on Nigerians to take action against the ravaging cancer disease across the world. Buhari made the call in Abuja, at the annual five-kilometre “Walk Away Cancer” organised by Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF). Globally, cancer is a major leading health ailment with an ...WSD: Nigeria with 0.78% prevalence for blindness – Minister
Oct 14, 2021 The Federal Government on Thursday said that the country had a 0.78 per cent prevalence for blindness. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire disclosed this during a press briefing to commemorate the World Sight Day. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Love your Eyes” and the slogan is “Save Your Sight”. ...Reconsider your position, go back to work, we’ll continue negotiations – Ngige appeals to striking doctors
September 20, 2021 The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to shelve their industrial action as the Federal Government continues to negotiate with the union to end the dispute. Ngige made the appeal during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, as the ...AFREXIM bank to deliver 500-bed state-of-the-art hospital, 40m doses of J&J vaccines to Nigeria by 2022
Aug. 18, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) for its efforts in stimulating and developing African trade, including its many engagements in Nigeria. Prof. Osinbajo made the remark on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa while interacting with a delegation from the bank led by its President, Prof. Benedict Oramah. ...COVID-19: Nigeria Kicks Off Phase Two Vaccination Exercise
August 16, 2021 The Federal Government on Monday commenced the administration of new vaccines marking the start of the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. This is coming days after the US donated over four million doses of the Moderna vaccine to the country. Only about one percent of the population has been fully ...COVID-19: Number of cases not threatening enough to consider a lockdown amid rising cases
August 12, 2021 The Federal Government on Thursday said it was not considering a lockdown despite rising cases of COVID-19 infections across the country. Speaking at the weekly ministerial briefing organized at the State House in Abuja, Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said the number of cases were not threatening enough, yet, for a ...Strike: Stand Up To Your Responsibilities – NARD Tells FG
August 6, 2021 President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi has asked the Federal Government to stand up to its responsibilities and pay the salaries of the striking doctors. Speaking on behalf of resident doctors on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Dr. Okhuaihesuyi criticised the Federal Government for failing ...Akwa Ibom hotbed as NCDC confirms 32 COVID-19 Delta Variant cases, advises against travelling to affected States
August 3, 2021 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed Thirty-two Delta variant cases of COVID-19 in five states across the country. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this during the resumed briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee on Monday in Abuja. Nineteen of the cases were reported in Akwa ...President Buhari Swears in 5 New Permanent Secretaries
July 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in five new permanent secretaries. The swearing-in took place on Wednesday, just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting, although the ministries where they would be functioning have not been disclosed. Present at the FEC meeting was Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to Government ...COVID-19: FG seeks Germany’s support to build Africa’s first vaccine manufacturing hub –Minister
July 6, 2021 The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has sought the support of the German government to build Africa’s first vaccine manufacturing hub in Nigeria. Ehanire stated this on Monday, in Abuja, at a meeting he held with Bright Ory, the Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria. He said the meeting followed the threat ...
