Ebola: Nigeria on the alert, closely monitoring outbreak in Guinea – Minister
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has said the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in Guinea as well as other disease of public health concern. Ehanire,…
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: FG contemplates targeted lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, others
The Federal Government on Friday said it is contemplating a targeted lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna and major cities in Nigeria as the number of COVID-19 cases soars in the…
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…
COVID-19: Join in the drive to educate people that vaccines are meant to protect, save lives – Buhari tells NSCIA
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday urged Nigerians to support the federal government in its effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, especially as it relates to vaccines education….
COVID-19: Suspend spending N10bn on vaccines production, provide specific detailed plan – NASS ells Ministry Of Health
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Health has asked the Ministry of Health to suspend further action on the plans to utilize the N10 billion released to them by the…
Prioritise expenditure, waiting for GAVI vaccines best thing for Nigeria –Â 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…
FG RELEASES N6.45B FOR NEW OXYGEN PLANTS IN 38 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE TO FACILITATE COVID-19 TREATMENT
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide in a bid to enhance the treatment of Covid-19 patients who need…
COVID-19: FG Releases N10bn To Support Domestic Vaccine Production
The Ministry of Finance has released N10 billion to support domestic vaccines production to tackle COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, made the disclosure…