First bank workers donate surgical equipment for VVF repairs in Sokoto
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) workers under the aegis of Employee Giving and Volunteering Scheme on Saturday, donated surgical equipment for free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) repairs in Sokoto state.
Nasarawa State University begins COVID-19 vaccination
The Nasarawa State University, Keffi, has started its COVID-19 vaccination for its members of staff and students.
COVID-19: NCDC Registers 125 Infections, as Cases Rise to 209,298
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria continues to rise as 125 new cases were recorded by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday.
NBTS Targets 1m Free Blood Donors to Boost Service
The National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), targets about one million free blood donors to improve the nation’s safe blood units. Its National Coordinator, Dr Omale Amedu, said in Abuja on Saturday that only 5 per cent of total blood donations in the country were made by voluntary donors.
Japan to support Nigeria’s Health Sector with $18.2m — Minister
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Benin said that the Japanese Government has offered $18.2 million (about N40.6 billion) financial support to strengthen Nigeria’s health sector.
NAFDAC Warns Against Consumption, Distribution of US Infant Formulas
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to stop consuming and distributing infant formulas manufactured by Able Groupe, a US based company.
COVID-19: NCDC Registers 9 Deaths, 284 New Infections
COVID-19: NCDC Registers 9 Deaths, 284 New Infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 284 additional COVID-19 infections with nine related deaths...
NMA Appeals with FG to Respond to Doctors’ Requests
Dr Enema Amodu, the Chairman of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, on Sunday, pleaded with Federal Government to respond to the needs of health workers in the country.
FG expresses regrets over low Hepatitis awareness, treatment
The Federal Government has expressed regrets over the low awareness and under-treated of Hepatitis infection in the country.
NAFDAC to Begin Surveillance of Drug Hawkers in Kaduna State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says preparations have been concluded to start massive surveillance on drug hawkers in Kaduna State.
