Data remains essential document for risk assessments of COVID-19 — WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says data remains essential for the organisation to carry out regular, rapid and robust risk assessments of the current situation of COVID-19. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said this during an online media briefing on COVID-19. Ghebreyesus called on China to share the data on COVID-19 and also conduct studies […]
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Coalition warns anti-vaxxers, urges Nigerians to disregard fake news of COVID-19 vaccine side effects
The National Vanguard on Covid-19 Administration and Advocacy has urged Nigerians to treat reports of side effects from the AstraZeneca jab as fake news, noting that some elements are out to frustrate the ongoing vaccination exercise. This follows the claim of blood vomit in Kaduna after allegedly being administered the vaccine. While the state government […]
127,885 persons obtain COVID-19 vaccine jabs in Lagos
…As NPHCDA extends 1st phase by 10 days By Sola Ogundipe TEN days after the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination in Lagos state, 127,885 Lagosians had received the jab by the weekend. The state Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this on Sunday after he received reports of Day 10 of the exercise […]
Kwara leads national table in COVID-19 vaccine preparedness, implementation
Kwara continued its leading roles in Nigeria’s COVID-19 response at the weekend with the state emerging number one in preparation for vaccination and implementation countrywide. The report emerged after the first 10-day vaccination campaign which ended on Friday. Daily Call-in Data Situation Report by the National Primary Healthcare Development showed Kwara leads with 61% followed […]
We ‘ll ensure all Lagos intending Pilgrims are vaccinated — Elegushi
Lagos State Government has given assurances that the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to every Intending Pilgrim from the State before embarking on the 2021 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi while delivering his opening remark at a training programme organised by the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board […]
Take COVID-19 vaccine, Zik, Ekwueme’s wives tell Nigerians
…Thank Gov. Ugwuanyi for their vaccinations Prof. Uche Azikiwe, the wife of the former Premier of the Eastern Region and Nigeria’s first President, late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, and Mrs. Beatrice Ekwueme, spouse of late former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, have advised Nigerians qualified to receive COVID-19 vaccine not to hesitate in doing […]
