Tag: Ministry of Health

We need N400bn for COVID-19 vaccines, says Nigeria’s health minister

Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health has disclosed that the federal government needs N400 billion for COVID-19 vaccines.…

Nigeria’s second wave of COVID19 is imminent, says Osagie Ehanire

Dr Osagie Ehanire, Nigeria's Minister of Health has cautioned that the second wave of the COVID19 pandemic is imminent…

Federal Govt to meet 50 claimants of traditional cures

The Federal Government through its Ministry of Health has indicated that it will meet and engage more than…

PTF reveals the cause of recent low COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss…

Rivers state governor, Wike sacks permanent secretary for flouting COVID-19 directives

A permanent secretary identified as Mr. Sunny Okere has been sacked by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for…

Minister of Health, Ehanire asks Nigerians to report anyone who demands payment for COVID-19 test

Nigerians have been asked by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire to report any Nigerian Center for…

Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike which started on June 15. This…

Kano conducts 4,735 COVID-19 samples test

4,735 Coronavirus (COVID-19) samples test have been conducted by the Kano State Government since the outbreak of the…

FG to hand over Madagascar’s Covid-19 cure to Health ministry today

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, will Today Wednesday hand over Madagascan native formulation…

Lesotho records first case of Coronavirus; All African countries now affected by Coronavirus

As the world continues its fight against Coronavirus and its spread across Africa countries, Lesotho has recorded its…

WHO staff who recently traveled to Kano from Bauchi state tests positive for Coronavirus

Following the outbreak of Coronavirus in Nigeria, a member of staff of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in…

277 COVID-19 patients are being treated across Nigeria, says Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire said on Friday that a total of 277 COVID-19 patients are…