WHO issues fresh COVID-19 directive to travellers
By Elsie Udoh Although there has been a great relaxation in the COVID-19 prevention measures in many countries since its…
Nigerian doctor appointed WHO special envoy
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed a Nigerian doctor, Ayoade Alakija as Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19…
WHO, American scientists say Omicron variant not much of a threat
Leshi Adebayo As confirmed by top World Health Organisation (WHO) and U.S. scientists, the Omicron variant appears to be no…
COVID-19: Canada detects first Omicron cases in 2 Nigerian travellers
Leshi Adebayo Canadian authorities have detected the country’s first cases of new Omicron strain of COVID-19 in 2 Nigerian travellers.…
WHO okays vaccine production in Nigeria
Leshi Adebayo Barring any last-minute changes, Nigeria will soon begin the production of COVID-19 vaccines having met the recommendations listed…
Football champion, Drogba, named WHO Ambassador for Sports and Health
Animashaun Samiat Football legend, Didier Drogba, on Monday, was announced as the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and…
Buhari Appoints Adetifa As New NCDC DG
Leshi Adebayo President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa as the new Director-General of Nigeria Centre…
Nigerian Government Receives Donation Of 699,760 Doses Of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine From U.K
Ganiu Oloruntade The Nigerian Government, on Tuesday, received 699,760 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine donated by the United Kingdom…
Study on Hydroxychloroquine Which Influenced WHO Decision On Its Use To Fight Coronavirus Retracted, Gbadamosi Calls For Investigation
Study on Hydroxychloroquine Which Influenced WHO Decision On Its Use To Fight Coronavirus Retracted, Gbadamosi Calls For Investigation The article…
COVID-19 : WHO Suspends Trial Of Hydroxychloriquine As Treatment
The World Health Organization said Monday it had “temporarily” suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19…