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Edo Begins Second Dose of Moderna Vaccination Today

Edo State has confirmed the death of five more persons, who were not inoculated with COVID-19 vaccin…

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We Can’t Stop Doctors From Leaving Nigeria, Says Reps Committee Chairman

Chairman, House Committee on Health Institutions, Dr. Paschal Chigozie Obi, has said that little cou…

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CSO Wants NPHCDA to Probe Alleged Sale of Vaccination Cards

The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has petitioned the Executive Direct…

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COVID-19: Nigeria Logs 168 Additional Infection, 1 Death

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 168 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, raisi…

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Continuation Of Strike By Doctors Contemptuous, Says Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has frowned on the failure of the Nigerian As…

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World Leaders Tasked On Vaccine Equity, Pandemic Preparedness, Others

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged leaders attending the 76th session of the United Natio…

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Edo Urges Vaccination, Compliance with COVID-19 Safety Protocols

A visitor holds a Covid-19 vaccination pass at the State House in Benin City capital of Edo State, s…

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Resident Doctors Continue Strike, Appeal Against Court Ruling

Having appealed against the National Industrial Court’s judgment ordering members to resume duties, …

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ATBU-TH Begins Lassa Fever Samples Test

Dr Jibrin Yusuf, Chief Medical Director (CMD), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), B…

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Resident Doctors Reject Court Ruling, File Appeal

Peace is not yet in sight in the health sector as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD…

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COVID-19: Edo Records Two More Deaths As Infections Hit 1212

Edo State Government, yesterday, confirmed the death of two more persons who were not inoculated wit…

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Doctor’s Strike: Court Directs FG, NARD to Proceed with Suit as Negotiation Fails

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Friday directed the Federal Government and the Nigerian Ass…

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Be Innovative, Strive For Excellent CMUL Provost Tells Doctors

The Provost, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Prof. Adewale Oke, has advised newly inducted…

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FG, NARD Meeting Deadlocked, Resident Doctors Reject Agreement

A meeting between the Federal Government and striking members of the National Association of Residen…

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Resident Doctors Shun FG’s Proposal, Await Court Ruling

The Federal Government and the National Association of Resident Doctors on Thursday failed to reach …

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UCTH Performs First Heart Surgery

Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme Ikp…

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COVID-19: Nigeria Records 7 Deaths, 601 New Infections In 17 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said seven more people have died from the coronavirus …

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NMA Faults ASUU on PhD, Medical Fellowship Remarks

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has faulted a report credited to Academic Staff Union of Univ…

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WHO, WAHO Move for Better Health in W’Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO), African Region and West African Health Organisation (WAHO) have…

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Africa Faces 470m COVID-19 Vaccine Shortfall in 2021 – WHO

Africa needs around 470 million doses to accomplish the global target of fully vaccinating 40 per ce…

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