Coronavirus vaccine
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Africa
WHO says Africa faces inequitable vaccine distribution
Voicing concern over the dire situation in Africa due to a new COVID-19 strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) said…
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Foreign
COVID-19 vaccines efficacy debate worries Australia’s chief medical officer
Australian Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said on Wednesday that he was “concerned” that the debate around the efficacy of…
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Health
FG gives condition for release of COVID-19 vaccines to states
Ahead of the arrival of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines into the country within the next few weeks, the Federal Government…
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Foreign
Alcohol can reduce immune system response to Covid vaccine – Experts
People receiving Covid vaccine jabs should avoid drinking alcohol because it alters the make-up of microorganisms in the gut that…
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Health
Covid: It is advisable to wear face mask even after vaccination – NPHCDA
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said that it is advisable for one to continue to wear face…
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Health
COVID-19 vaccine: NAFDAC rules out clinical trial
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ruled out the possibility of conducting a local…
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Foreign
China’s Sinopharm says its coronavirus vaccine 79.3% effective
Sinopharm, a Chinese drugmaker said on Wednesday that its coronavirus vaccine was found to be 79.3-per-cent effective in preliminary data…
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News
COVID-19 vaccines must be approved by NAFDAC, says FG
Minister of State for Health, Olorunimbe Mamora, said the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) would…
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Health
If you want to travel next year, you may need a vaccine passport
Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of…
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News
COVID-19 vaccines must be tested before giving it to Nigerians – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association on Monday said COVID-19 vaccines being imported into the country must undergo a quick clinical trial…