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NMA, NARD Blame Ngige for Prolonged Strike

The Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday blame…

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3.6m Nigerians Received First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose, Says NPHCDA

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency on Tuesday said no fewer than 3,600,858 Nigerians…

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Nigeria Records 559 New COVID-19 Cases

Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 559 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections rose to 197,046. The Niger…

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COVAX Flays ‘Unacceptable’ Vaccine Disparity Between Rich, Poor Nations

A joint statement by COVAX, yesterday, highlighted the alarming disparity in access to COVID-19 vacc…

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Health Workers Shelve Planned Strike As NMA Opposes Parity in Hazard Allowance

Health and medical workers have shelved their planned industrial action on the backdrop of a 15-day …

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Over 150 Religious Leaders Receive COVID-19 Vaccines In C’River

Cross River State government has disclosed that no fewer than 150 Religious leaders under the Cathol…

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Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases Increase To 196,487 With 597 New Infections

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases have risen to 196,487 on…

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COVID-19: NPHCDA Explains Breakthrough Infection in Vaccinated People in Nigeria

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has said that people with breakthrough…

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Borno Sets Up Panel on Cholera, COVID-19

Borno State Government has set up a committee to curb cholera and Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in …

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NHIS Unveils National Health Insurance Research Agenda

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says it has received the National Health Insurance Rese…

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NLC Begins Review of Labour Laws in Nigeria

Dr Onoho’Omhen Ebhohinhen, Head, Research Department of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the c…

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Ehanire Commends Adetifa’s Appointment As New NCDC Boss

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has commended the appointment of Dr. Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa,…

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15 Feared Dead As ‘Cholera’ Outbreak Hits Ogun

No fewer than 15 people have been reportedly killed in a Cholera outbreak in Magboro, Obafemi-Owode …

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Edo Records Four New Deaths from COVID-19, Tasks Residents on Vaccination

Edo State Government, yesterday, said the state has recorded four new deaths, saying three of the fa…

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Government Unveils Convenient Vaccination Module for Workers, Others

The Federal Government has introduced a corporate vaccination module that allows eligible workers, d…

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FG Denies Owing Doctors, Vows to Stop Borrowing To Pay Salaries

Against widespread reports, the Federal Government, yesterday, maintained that it was not owing the …

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Strike: FG Reaches Agreement With JOHESU - After Five-Hour Meeting

The federal government says it has reached an agreement with members of the Joint Health Sector Unio…

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Doctors’ Strike/Exodus: CSOs Condemn Poor Doctors’ Welfare, Harsh Working Conditions

Following protracted strike embarked upon by over 19, 000 doctors under the auspices of National Ass…

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Contaminated Foods Increase Risk Of Organ Failure – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Monday urged dealers in foodstuf…

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Grim Milestone: 23 States, FCT Record 65,145 Suspected Cholera Cases, 2,141 Deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced a total 65,145 suspected cases of cholera, incl…

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