FG confirms about 60% of over 900 deaths in Kano linked to COVID-19
About 60 per cent of the 979 deaths reported in Kano State may have been triggered by coronavirus. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, confirmed this on Monday at…
Pathologists from high burden states to undergo training for probe on unexplained deaths
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government says pathologists from Bauchi, Katsina, Jigawa, Yobe, and other high burden states, are to undergo training in Kano State, for…
We’re getting sample of Madagascar COVID-19 cure for analysis – Health Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire Health Minister Osagie Ehanire has revealed plans by the Federal Government and the Federal Ministry of Health to get the Madagascar herbal cure…
COVID-19: PTF urges governors to intensify dialogue on the “Almajiri” situation in the country
The Presidential Task Force (PTF), has called on Governors to address the “Almajiri” pupils issues squarely, to avoid further spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary…
COVID-19: PTF to mobilise about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases in Kano
SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 will engage about 3,300 informants to report suspected cases of coronavirus in Kano State. The PTF Chairman and…
Stop rejecting patients, especially emergency cases, FG urges medical facilities
Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health The Federal Government has advised medical facilities in the country to stop rejecting patients, especially emergency cases. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health,…
COVID-19: Minister debunks report of 300 doctors infected, says 113 health workers infected
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has dismissed reports that 300 doctors have been infected with the coronavirus, adding that the sector does not have such a number of…
COVID-19: There’s an urgent need to provide, prepare more isolation centres, more bed spaces in all states – Minister
The Federal Government has appealed to State Governments to give attention to setting up of more isolation centres and bed spaces in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The Minister…
The President will consider the facts to determine when to lift COVID-19 lockdown – Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says President Muhammadu Buhari will determine when to lift the lockdown order in Lagos, Abuja and the Federal…
Abba Kyari died in a govt. accredited facility – LASG
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi The private hospital in Lagos where Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari died, is a government-accredited facility, Professor…