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US state to residents: Take COVID-19 vaccine win $1m

US state to residents: Take COVID-19 vaccine win $1m

  The US state of Ohio will award cash prizes of $1m (£710,000) to five recipients of Covid-19 vaccines as part of a lottery launched to boost flagging up-take of jabs. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine…

COVID-19 protocols: ‘Third wave imminent if we fail to comply’

COVID-19 protocols: ‘Third wave imminent if we fail to comply’

There have been doubts over the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, resulting in confusion and indecision on whether to take or reject the vaccines. Also, numerous myths and misconceptions being disseminated about the vaccines…

Firm reaffirms commitment to world without waste

Firm reaffirms commitment to world without waste

In commemoration of World Earth Day, Coca- Cola Nigeria through its recycling initiatives has reaffirmed its commitment to the support of environmental protection and sustainability in Nigeria. Amaka Onyemelukwe, Director, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability,…

Leo Club offers free screening, advocates increased health budget

Leo Club offers free screening, advocates increased health budget

The Leo Club District 404A-1 has called for an increased budget in health and vocational education for Nigerians. Also, the group has advocated ending any chaos that may stem from frustration or chaos arising from…

Antioxidant in mango protects against cancers (2

Antioxidant in mango protects against cancers (2

The mango season is here, and people are having their fill of the mango fruit. Mango has been known in India since very early times. There are over 1,000 different varieties of mangos. Most of…

NRHJN tasks Niger on mosquito nets distribution in rural areas

As the world marked 2021 World Malaria Day, the Network for Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria (NRHJN) has called on the Niger State Government to supply more insecticide treated mosquito nets to people living in…

Worsening insecurity affecting healthcare delivery, NMA laments

Worsening insecurity affecting healthcare delivery, NMA laments

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has raised the alarm over the poor delivery of healthcare services, as a result of the worsening state of insecurity in the country. This was contained in a communique signed…

German vaccine seekers getting aggressive, doctors say

German vaccine seekers getting aggressive, doctors say

  Germans desperate to be vaccinated against the coronavirus are becoming increasingly aggressive, doctors said on Wednesday, as frustration mounts after six months of lockdowns even though infection rates are now falling. “The pressure on…

C’River to manufacture drones for medical services

C’River to manufacture drones for medical services

Barring any last minute change of mind, the Cross River State government may soon produce drones to enhance the distribution of medical products like vaccines, blood related products as well as other drugs to hard…

NAFDAC sensitises MSMEs on product registration, value addition 

NAFDAC sensitises MSMEs on product registration, value addition 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has begun a nationwide sensitization campaign on product registration and value addition for operators of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).   Director General…