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COVID-19: FG partners AU on continental response

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

.Says invitation of Chinese experts not to spite Nigerian medical professionals .Urges NMA to see the invitation as an extension of development The Federal Government has said that a Joint Continental Strategy between Nigeria and the African Union (AU) for COVID-19 response has been developed

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COVID-19: Health minister cautions against misinformation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has advised Nigerians against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus (COVID-19) to avoid causing fear and panic in the country. Ehanire gave the advice at a press conference at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday in Benin. “I strongly advise against spreading misinformation to cause fear and […]

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Coronavirus: Iran’s deputy health minister positive

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

Iran’s deputy health minister, and department spokesman, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus, as the country emerges as one of the worst-hit places outside of Asia.  According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran is one of the worst-affected countries, with a as many as 95 cases confirmed in the last 72 hours. […]

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Chinese condoms too small for Zimbabwean men – Health minister

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2018 0

Health minister David Parirenyatwa has challenged local companies to consider manufacturing condoms, saying imported options aren’t quite up to task. The minister was speaking at the recent launch of a new board for the Zimbabwe Private Sector HIV and Aids Wellness Coordinating Programme (ZPSHAWP) in Harare. Condoms are a type of contraception that can both […]

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Medical research centres have received 100% allocations – Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2016 0

The Minister of Health, Dr Isaac Folorunso Adewale has said that all medical research centres have received their annual allocation for the year 2016 100%. The Minister stated this in his address during the 2016 national retreat organised by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in Abuja. While commended the Director General of the institute […]