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BioNTech Is Revising Plans For African Vaccine Factory Network
BioNTech SE is revising plans to build a manufacturing network of vaccine plants in three countries in Africa, just over a year after breaking ground on the first facility in Rwanda.
In a potential blow for Africa’s hopes of greater…
Tinubu Okays Five Million Eyeglasses Initiative For Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, declared his unwavering support for a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Health’s National Eye Health Programme and the Peek Vision Foundation to provide more than five million pairs of…
Despite Anthrax Scare, Ponmo Still On Nigerians’ Menu
It was 8 am on a Saturday and the Oshodi Terminus was bustling as usual with travellers who wanted to join vehicles taking them to different parts of the country.
On this day, business seemed good for Iya Shalewa, who sat in a corner where…
British Nurse Found Guilty Of Murdering Seven Newborn Babies
A British nurse who described herself as a "horrible evil person" was found guilty on Friday of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill another six in the neonatal unit of a hospital in northwest England where she worked.
Lucy…
WHO, US Health Authorities Tracking New COVID-19 Variant
The World Health Organization and US health authorities said Friday they are closely monitoring a new variant of Covid-19, although the potential impact of BA.2.86 is currently unknown.
The WHO classified the new variant as one under…
Resident Doctors Suspend Nationwide Strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike and will resume work on Saturday.
The association’s national president Innocent Orji confirmed the development on Friday evening.
“Good evening.…
Sterling Bank, LASHMA Launch Ilera Eko To Expand Health Insurance Scheme In Lagos
Sterling Bank and Lagos State Government have Ilera Eko Virtual Booth, a health insurance scheme to expand healthcare provision and bring it closer to the people.
This announcement was made by Obinna Ukachukwu, Divisional Head of…
Federal Healthcare Workers Get Enhanced Salary Package
Operators in the healthcare sector at the federal level will now receive enhanced remuneration following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the review of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for Health…
Lagos First Lady Launches Multi-Birth Support Programme
The First Lady of Lagos State, Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu through an NGO, Jumejilo Multi-Birth Assistance Programme (JMAP), has initiated a support package for successful deliveries, provides assistance for multi-birth families and expand…
Lagos First Lady Launches Multi-Birth Support Programme
The First Lady of Lagos State, Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu through an NGO, Jumejilo Multi-Birth Assistance Programme (JMAP), has initiated a support package for successful deliveries, provides assistance for multi-birth families and expands…