Category: Wellness
We’ve developed COVID-19 test kit that produces result within 40 minutes – FG
The federal government says it has developed a test kit — SARS-COV-2 Isothermal Molecular Assay (SIMA) — that enables rapid testing of COVID-19 with [...]
Two isolation centres in Abuja shut due to lack of patients
Authorities in Abuja have shut two of the four isolation centres that cater for coronavirus patients in the Nigerian capital. The isolation [...]
LASUTH CMD, applauds re-launch of nurses’ forum in Lagos state
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo at the first Rotational Lagos State Nu [...]
Scientists baffled by low coronavirus infection rate in Africa
The novel coronavirus has infected more than 26.35 million people, with just four countries accounting for over 15 million cases; United States, Brazi [...]
Nigeria receives Covid-19 vaccine from Russia
The federal government has received samples of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine. Alexey Shebarshin, Russia ambassador to Nigeria, delivered samples of the va [...]
Dangote urges increased healthcare funding, as Africa receives polio-free certification
Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s foremost philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has urged governments across Africa, the Federal Government of [...]
Chloroquine can treat COVID-19 in the early stage – NAFDAC
Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says research has shown that chloroqu [...]
Avoid apple, blackcurrant from Australia – NAFDAC warns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has cautioned Nigerians to stop consuming an organic apple and black currant originat [...]
Nigeria to get 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses -FG
The Federal Government says it is working with global health and research organisations who are developing COVID-19 vaccine. The Minister of Health, D [...]
Russia develops ‘first’ coronavirus vaccine
President of Russia, Vladimir Putin says the country has developed the first vaccine offering 'sustainable immunity' against the coronavirus.
"This m [...]