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China begins clinical trials for 11 COVID-19 vaccines
The Chinese Government has disclosed that it has begun conducting trials for 11 vaccines being considered for the treatment and prevention of coronavirus as part of efforts to achieve breakthrough in the ongoing fight against the global…
Kano Govt. blames low healthcare services on COVID-19
The Kano State Government has disclosed that the decline in uptake and delivery of essential primary health care services across the state could not be unconnected to the outbreak of coronavirus which affected virtually all sectors of human…
115 Iranian COVID-19 patients die within 24 hours
The Iranian Government has disclosed that atleast 115 additional Iranians have died from coronavirus complications over the past 24 hours, increasing the death toll to 22,913.
Aside from the deaths recorded, the government further…
Israel to begin COVID-19 vaccine trials, shortlists 100 volunteers
As part of measures towards curbing spread of coronavirus across the country, the Israeli Government has disclosed that plans had been concluded to begin COVID-19 trials in augmenting the nation's emergency response drive.
As stated, the…
FG approves N8.9bn COVID-19 hazard allowance for health workers
Towards ending resident doctors' ongoing industrial action across the country, the Federal Government has approved additional N8.9 billion to pay up large per cent of the June 2020 COVID-19 allowance to all medical health workers in the…
Makinde projects 2023 for completion of 351 health centers under remodeling
As part of commitment toward ensuring people in Oyo State have access to quality healthcare, the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, has promised that his administration would do the needful to ensure an ongoing remodeling of 351 model primary…
NAFDAC slashes product Reg. for SMEs, introduces 80% discount in kano
As part of measure to cushion effects of Covid-19 pandemic and encourage gradual return of economy, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has slashed product registration for Small Medium Enterprises…
FG approves new test kits for HIV
As part of measures to mitigate spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the Federal Government has approved the inclusion of Wondfo HIV I and II rapid test kits for the virus in the country.
As stated, the newly approved test kits…
FG persuades resident doctors to suspend industrial action
The Federal Government has disclosed that it has concluded plans to reconvene a conciliation meeting as part of its commitment towards ensuring that the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspend its ongoing industrial action…