Health Sector

Dr Fauci assures Nigerians of COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots’ efficacy

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Maryland, U.S has assured
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Health taxes can revamp Nigeria’s health sector – HFN President

The President of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN), Pamela Ajayi has beamed light on
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Nigeria to launch guidelines for WASH in healthcare facilities

Nigerian Government and development partners have finalised processes to launch the National Guidelines for promoting
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Aisha Buhari commissions Diabetic Center at UATH

First Lady Aisha Buhari has urged well-meaning Nigerians and private sector organizations to complement government
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GAVI To Support Nigeria, Others With $155.7m For Malaria Vaccine

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation -GAVI yesterday said it was supporting countries in
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Nigeria now rejects COVID-19 vaccine donations with short shelf lives

The Federal Government on Wednesday said vaccines donated to Nigeria through COVAX and AVAT have
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NCDC Confirms Three Cases Of Omicron Variant In Nigeria

The total number of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 confirmed in Nigeria is now three,
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World Bank Urges FG To Impose Taxes On Alcohol, Cigarettes

The World Bank Group has called on the Federal Government to excise taxes on alcohol,
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FP Omission in 2022 Health Budget: Advocates worry over impact

As Nigeria launches new development plans which prioritize population management & maternal health, advocates working
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Excessive use of antibiotics kills good bacteria, NCDC warns Nigerians

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned against excessive use of antibiotics, saying
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