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The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 122 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Wednesday. The public health agency stated that the new infection was reported from 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agency said that theContinueContinue reading “COVID-19: NCDC Reports 122 New Infections In Nigeria”

The chief nursing officer for England has outlined her latest priorities heading into 2021 and has paid tribute to the efforts and contribution of nurses during the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit on Wednesday, Ruth May confirmed that her new priorities for the next three months are: infection prevention and controlContinueContinue reading “English CNO updates her national priorities for nursing”

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to make sufficient funds available for procurement and administration of COVID-19 vaccines on Nigerians. It described as unfortunate the failure by government to produce a plan for the purchase, distribution and administration of the therapy despite the fact that many nations globally had done so. Adopting a motion sponsored yesterdayContinueContinue reading “Senate Urges FG To Procure COVID-19 Vaccines For Nigerians”

Chikungunya is a self-remitting febrile viral disease that has been associated with frequent outbreaks in tropical countries of Africa, Europe, America, and Southeast Asia. What is Chikungunya Virus? Chikungunya virus is an insect-borne viral illness that causes sudden onset fever, arthralgia, and rash. It is transmitted to humans through day-biting mosquitoes that belong to the Aedes genus. TheContinueContinue reading “Chikungunya Virus”