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Posts From Sam EFERARO
NCDC confirms emergence of Omicron variant in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday December 1, confirmed three cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria. According to a statement released by the NCDC, which
Prolonged COVID-19 pandemic deepening HIV epidemic inequalities, UNICEF warns, ahead of World AIDS Day
Says one child was infected with HIV every two minutes in 2020 No fewer than 300,000 children – one in every two minutes – were newly infected with HIV in
Experts raise alarm on increasing rate of antibiotic resistance
Say we may be heading towards pre-antibiotic era Experts, once again decried the rate of resistance by infection-causing germs to antibiotics, as the world marked the 2021 World Antimicrobial Awareness
World Diabetes Day: DICOMA-I expresses concern over rising cost of drugs, devices
says many patients can no longer control their condition As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2021 World Diabetes Day (WDD) on November 14, a non-governmental
Adetifa Ifedayo steps in as new NCDC DG
Chikwe Ihekweazu bows out to for WHO job Clinical Epidemiologist, Dr Adetifa Ifedayo, on Monday October 18, assumed duty as
Cholera: NCDC gives update
Total of 22,130 suspected cases, 526 deaths so far reported from 18 states and FCT No fewer than 22,130 suspected cases including 526 deaths from cholera have been reported
NAFDAC, chemical manufacturers agree to explore international market
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC and manufacturers of chemical products in Nigeria have agreed to explore the international market to enhance the nation’s foreign
NCDC commissions infectious disease treatment centre in Katsina
‘The treatment centre in Katsina is the fifth to be commissioned in less than one year, with 11 others at various stages of development’ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
Nephrologist worries over rising cases of kidney disorders
says UBTH is installing more equipment to handle cases A Benin-based Consultant Nephrologist, Dr Ojeh Oziegbe Odije, has expressed worry over the rising cases of kidney disorder in Nigeria. Ozeiegbe,
‘You are not safe if only your citizens are vaccinated’
Experts warn developed countries against COVID-19 Nationalism Experts have warned developed countries currently overstocking the COVID-19 vaccine for exclusive vaccination of their citizens not to consider their shores safe from
Lagos vows to strictly enforce international COVID-19 travel protocols
“The Federal Government has put very strict guidelines in place for people coming from India, Brazil and Turkey. These passengers coming in are to be mandatorily isolated at any of the accredited State isolation facilities at their own expense.”
NAFDAC warns against using chemicals to enhance food, drinks
Apprehends Merchants of dangerous chemicals that killed three in Kano after consumption of adulterated Flavored drinks The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has warned Nigerians against
NLNG, USAID sign pact to eliminate malaria in Bonny
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) today signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID) to make Bonny Island, its operational base, malaria free.
UNICEF condemns attack on Government Science College, Kagara
UNICEF has condemned the Tuesday February 16 attack on students and staff of the Government Science College in Kagara, in Niger State. A statement by the UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter
NAFDAC approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has granted emergency use authorization for the use of COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. Director General
FG releases handbook on COVID-19 home management
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), on Tuesday released a handbook on home management of asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases.
Osinbajo visits NCDC
Commends health workers for their efforts in fight against COVID-19 Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo yesterday paid a scheduled visit to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) commending the
Biden restores America’s ties with WHO
The United States of America is set to play its leading role in global health again as President Joe Biden yesterday (January 20), halted Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the World
WHO secures 2 billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines
deliveries expected to begin next month Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says the organisation had secured two billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, with a billion more in the pipeline and
We have not approved Covid vaccine for use in Nigeria – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says no vaccine has been approved for use in Nigeria as it has not received any application for registration
Africa CDC secures 270 million vaccine doses for African countries
The African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) established by African Union Chair President Cyril Ramaphosa today reported to a special meeting of the AU Bureau of the Assembly that it
Nigeria records highest ever COVID-19 infections
1,354 cases on Tuesday January 5 Nigeria has recorded 1,354 new infections of the deadly coronavirus, COVID-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, disclosed on its verified website on
731 NYSC members test positive for COVID-19
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has revealed that 731 members of Batch B National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) have tested positive for COVID-19. The chairman, PTF on COVID-19
UNICEF calls for an end to abduction of school children
UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter Hawkins today condemned the abduction of 344 school children who were released yesterday describing the act as a “cruel disregard for humanity” which must come to
WAAW: Nigeria must implement laws to curb antibiotic resistance – Experts
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2020 World Antimicrobial Week (WAW), experts have advocated the need to implement various regulations and policies on rational use