Sultan says NSCIA Will Not Force Anyone To Take AstraZeneca Vaccine, Nigeria Records No New COVID-19 Death
The Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) says it will not force anyone in the country to take the
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$890m Health Grant to Nigeria: Buhari Demands Periodic Performance Reports from Ministries
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday directed the Minister of Health to ensure effective utilisation of Global Fund’s generous provision of $890
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Nigeria to bankroll $1bn cost of Covid vaccines required to inoculate 70% of population
The federal government of Nigeria is figuring out how to raise money to pay for Covid vaccines, the Minister of
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Vaccine Diplomacy: Cameroon receives China-donated medical equipment to match COVID-19; WHO absolves AstraZeneca from blood clot
Yaounde Central Hospital, one of the largest designated hospitals for COVID-19 treatment in Cameroon received Monday a batch of medical
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Oxford-AstraZeneca: EU regulator says ‘no indication’ vaccine linked to blood clots; EMA approved Johnson and Johnson vaccine
There is no indication that the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is linked to an increased risk of blood clots, the EU’s
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AKHA asks A’ Ibom government to categorize vaccinees in the state
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a motion directing the Ministry of Health, Information and Strategy as
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Nigeria seeks global collaboration to contain emerging drug trafficking threats
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) has called for an urgent
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Youthful population, experience cushioned Africa from pandemic severity_ WHO
Africa has not been hit as hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as other continents because of its young population and
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Presidency says COVID-19 Vaccine has shown no side effects on President Buhari
The Presidency has assured all citizens, that the AstraZeneca vaccine administered on President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Professor Yemi
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First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines arrives Nigeria; U.S warns variants pose ‘real threat’ to vaccine progress
The NAFDAC-approved Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, around noon on Tuesday, via an Emirates airline.
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