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The Association of Pharmacists in Nigeria, Imo State Chapter has urged the Public to take the Covid-19 vaccine seriously. Speaking to Boss Radio News, State Chairman, Chigozie Agbaunsi, speaks on the high risk of not being vaccinated. Speaking further, the Chairman says lack of Covid-19 vaccination can lead to death. He stressed that Covid-19 vaccination is safe and urged those who have been vaccinated to enlighten others.
The federal government has said workers across the country will from December 1, 2021 be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination before reporting at work. Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, announced the new policy decision at a press briefing yesterday in Abuja. Mustapha said public servants would have to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done within […]
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, Mohamed Marwa has assured the international community of Nigeria’s commitment to go after the assets of drug barons and traffickers in any part of the country. A statement issued yesterday by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the Federal Government has demonstrated high commitment to the protection of public health and safety with the launch of the […]
US officials are investigating possible cases of Havana syndrome illness in Colombia, days before a visit by the Secretary of State. Colombian President, Iván Duque disclosed that the country is investigating the reports, adding that the US is leading the inquiry. First reported in Cuba in 2016, US diplomats around the world have since reported cases of the syndrome. Americans who have been hit by Havana syndrome have described it […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has called off its month-long strike, set to resume on Wednesday. A communiqué issued by the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Medical Association, Ekpe Uche, after a meeting with delegates of NMA and NARD yesterday in Abuja, urged Resident Doctors to stop the ongoing industrial action. The communiqué mandated the National Officers Committee, NOC, to ensure the implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed […]
Imo residents have reacted to the statement by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma to commence compulsory administration of the Covid-19 vaccine on its citizens. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a Medical Practitioner, Ekene Ahaneku, urges the government to increase the health Education policy and create awareness programs that will discredit the conspiracy theory behind the vaccine. Speaking further a businessman, Austine Ikeannaya, implores State Government to concentrate […]
New Zealand has announced tighter border restrictions as new cases of COVID-19 emerged in areas previously free of the coronavirus. This was disclosed by the Minister for COVID-19 response, Christ Hipkins today. Hipkins said new requirement has been introduced for air travellers aged 17 and above who are not New Zealand citizens to be fully vaccinated before entering New Zealand. The Minister added that strict lockdowns can end if 90 […]
Chike Akunyili, husband of late former Director General of NAFDAC and minister for information, Prof Dora Akunyili is dead. Akunyili, a medical doctor was killed on his way from Onitsha to Umuoji at Eke Nkpor alongside his driver and police escort by unknown gunmen. According to report, Akunyili had on Tuesday attended a lecture at All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha, which was organized by the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association […]
Ekiti State Government has put the state on red alert following suspected cases of cholera outbreak reported in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Banji Filani, revealed that in a bid to mitigate the outbreak of the disease, the Ministry of Health, had reinforced cholera surveillance, for early detection of any suspected case. Filani directed the health workers to be conscious of the happenings and maintain rapid response in […]
