The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has indicated its willingness to suspend its planned strike billed to commence on Friday, May 7. The doctors…
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FG Plans To Build Oxygen Plants Across The Nation – Health Minister
The Federal Government’s plan to build new oxygen plants in 38 sites is on track, Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire revealed. Ehanire made this…
NCDC Warns Nigeria Can’t Afford Another COVID-19 Outbreak
Dr Chike Ihekweazu, the Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says pre-and post-travel tests and self-isolation are now extremely important to avert any sudden…
Lagos State Inaugurates $20m COVID-19 Package For Vulnerable Citizens
The Lagos State Government has announced the launch of a $20 million Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme to support vulnerable residents in the…
Health Minister Reassures Nigerians On Safety Of AstraZeneca Vaccines
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire has assured Nigerians of access to safe coronavirus vaccines to stem the pandemic. Ehanire gave the assurance at a…
NPHCDA Explains How Covid-19 Vaccines Work
Dr. Faisal Shuaib, Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has given an insight into the composition of COVID-19 vaccines. In an interview…
UNICEF Cautions Nigerians Against Spreading Rumours On COVID-19 Vaccines
The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerians to get vaccinated against the novel Coronavirus instead of spreading rumours about the efficacy of…
NARD Suspends Strike After Meeting With FG Negotiation Team
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their nationwide industrial action. This decision came 10 days after the doctors commenced the strike; leaving…
Uncertainty In The Receipt Of Next Batch; FG Haults Covid-19 Vaccination
The Federal Government has disclosed that it directed all states administering the COVID-19 vaccine to stop the exercise the moment they used half of the…
NMA Appeals To Nigerians For Understanding Over Doctors’ Strike
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has apologised to Nigerians, especially patients at various government hospitals, over the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Association of…