Health

COVID-19 Delta variant spreading, present in 104 countries, WHO warns

“We are experiencing a worsening public health emergency that further threatens lives, livelihoods and a…

COVID-19: Only 1% of Lagos residents received 2nd dose vaccination – Sanwo-Olu

  By Florence Onuegbu Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said that only…

‘Deadly’ COVID-19 Delta variant discovered in Oyo State

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on July 8 confirmed the index case of the…

COVID-19: Lagos leads again as Nigeria records 98 new infections

The 98 additional cases represent a decrease in infections from the 186 cases reported from…

WHO study highlights high global prevalence of syphilis among gay

The study presents the first global syphilis prevalence estimate among men who have sex with…

Myocarditis side effect: WHO insists benefits of COVID-19 vaccines outweigh risks

The global body receives reports of heart inflammation cases due to myocarditis and pericarditis associated…

FCTA battles cholera outbreak, records 514 suspected cases

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration has taken several measures to stop the…

Alert: COVID-19 cases on the rise in Nigeria again

Lagos had the highest number of cases, which was 175, while Rivers recorded eight and…

Africa’s COVID-19 cases surge by 20% as U.S. donates additional 20m vaccine doses

By Cecilia Ologunagba The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa has marked its worst pandemic…

COVID-19: Nigeria registers 110 new infections

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) registered 110 new COVID-19 cases, with no related death…