The evaluation of the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine, produced by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech, is at “very advanced stages”. This is according to the South
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Sickle Cell Disorder Is Not A Death Sentence – Don
The Head, Department of Medicine at the General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. Ogo-Oluwa Adeyemi, has asserted that Sickle Cell Disorder is not a death sentence as
COVID-19: Edo urges compliance with guidelines, rolls out more mobile centres for vaccination
The Edo State Government has opened more temporary fixed posts in the metropolis, in addition to the already existing fixed and mobile centres across the
President Ramaphosa calls for COVID regulations compliance
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to do their bit to limit the impact of the unravelling third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
13155 more people test positive for COVID-19 in South Africa
South Africa conducted 55 593 COVID-19 tests on Sunday, of which 13 155 results came back positive. According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases
Government approves additional 110 Tuberculosis treatment centres in Anambra
Anambra State Government has approved the establishment of 110 additional Directly Observed Treatments (DOTS) Centres for Tuberculosis (TB) patients to reduce the burden of the
Health Ministry collaborates with EU/WHO to address nutrition challenges in Anambra
Anambra State Ministry of Health (SMOH) in collaboration with EU/WHO under the Health System Strengthening Project held a two-day meeting with key stakeholders to address
Hand washing is a core deliverable in primary healthcare says Dr Ezenyimulu
Hand washing is part of the core deliverable in primary healthcare, especially during Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) held twice annually in Anambra.
More Residents Respond To COVID -19 Vaccination In Anambra
Reports from various parts of Anambra State indicate that vaccination against COVID 19 is in progress at the Primary Health Centres and Maternal Child Health
More Inmates Recover From Anambra Home For Mentally Challenged, Nteje, Oyi Council Area
The twelve persons who werea picked up on Anambra streets as mentally deranged and brought to the Anambra State Home for the Mentally Challenged, Nteje
Studies show good immune response to J&J vaccine
Studies are showing a good immune response to the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) collaborated with
South Africa moves to lockdown level 3, with tighter curfew and alcohol restrictions
President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the country into stricter lockdown regulations, as government gears to tackle the third wave of COVID-19 cases. The President on
More than 30 million people vaccinated with second dose in UK
41,831,056 people across the UK have now been vaccinated with a first dose (79.4%), while 30,209,707 people have had both doses (57.4%). New analysis by
Anambra to benefit from COVID-19 intervention
No fewer than 50,000 persons from Anambra State are to benefit from COVID-19 action and recovery economic stimulus programme when it starts sometime in July.
COVID-19: Edo charges residents on second dose vaccination, insists on compliance with guidelines
The Edo State Government has urged residents to take advantage of the ongoing second dose COVID-19 vaccination exercise to fully protect themselves against the pandemic. The State
South African negotiations for Sputnik, Sinovac vaccines at advanced stage
Deputy President David Mabuza says negotiations with the manufacturers of Sputnik V and Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines are at an advanced stage. The Deputy President said
Tuberculosis still South Africa’s leading cause of death
A Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) report has revealed that Tuberculosis remained the main leading cause of death in South Africa between 2016 and 2018.
‘Unsuitable’ J&J vaccines won’t be released for use in South Africa
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has decided not to release the long-awaited Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccines for use in the country.