Health

COVID-19: Nigerian Government Opens Up On Approving Hydroxychloroquine

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The chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, has warned Nigerians against the panic buy of Hydroxychloroquine. Mustapha, who during the daily briefing on Thursday, insisted that the drug has not been approved for use in treating coronavirus in the country. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/05/14/exclusive-lagos-govt-reveals-drugs-covid-19-patients-are-treated-with/ “We, therefore strongly warn against self-medication. If you … Read more

Finally, WHO Declares Support For Madagascar’s Covid-19 Cure

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WHO Meets With Africa Herbal Medicine Gurus As Search For COVID-19 Cure Intensifies

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed it is considering Madagascar’s COVID Organics for a clinical observation process. This was made known by the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina in a tweet on via his Twitter handle. Rajoelina after a meeting with Director-General of WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said WHO had congratulated Madagascar for the discovery … Read more

Why COVID-19 Patients Play, Dance In Isolation Centres — NCDC

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NCDC Hints On Resumption Of Weddings, Burials

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Director – General  Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu said the fact that some coronavirus patients are seen in videos on social media playing and dancing in isolation centres does not mean they are not ill. The NCDC boss said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday. Ihekweazu said COVID-19 is an … Read more

JUST IN: Lagos NMA Issues New Directive To Striking Doctors

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The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Lagos State branch has called off the strike action it embarked on yesterday as it asked its members to resume work. Ekohotblog understands that the stay-at-home order which started on Wednesday was as a result of police brutality. This online news platform recalls that essential workers were on Tuesday arrested … Read more

FCT Health Workers To Get Paid Before May 22ND – AGF

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Gbajabiamila Condemns Killing Of Farmers In Borno State

The leadership of the House of Representatives has resolved the issues surrounding the delays in the payment of the salary of some health workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This is according to a communique by Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives. He noted that … Read more

Oil Workers Contribute Sixty Per Cent Coronavirus Cases In Rivers, Says Wike

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Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that Sixty percent of coronavirus cases recorded in the state are from oil workers returning from rigs. Governor Wike disclosed this on Wednesday when the Management Team of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt. He stated that it is for this … Read more

Healthcare: VP Osinbajo Chairs Virtual NCP Meeting, Here Is What They Discussed

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday presided over a virtual meeting of the National Council on Privatisation, NCP anchored from the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Today, I presided over the National Council of Privatization. We discussed comprehensive healthcare reforms & issues in the power sector. The Council approved the preparation of a draft legislative instrument to … Read more

Lagos Govt Commences Advocacy On Use Of Facemask

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Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy has embarked on advocacy to different locations across the metropolis to sensitise residents on the importance of facemask usage as part of efforts to curb the community transmission of the COVID-19 in the State. Speaking during the exercise, tagged “Mask-Up-Lagos”, an Assistant Director and leader of the team, … Read more

Not All Sanitisers In Circulation Are Up To Standard – Ehanire

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The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, said a study carried out by a research institution in the Federal Ministry of Health revealed that not all sanitisers in circulation are standard. Ehanire said this while briefing journalists at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja. He also gave an advisory on … Read more

Syria Bans Public Prayers During Eid al-Fitr

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Attack In Central Syria Targets Oil Fields

Syria Authorities on Monday announced the country will not hold public prayers during Eid al-Fitr holidays at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, mirroring restrictions in Egypt and Algeria. Inviting the faithful to pray at home with family, Damascus announced “the suspension of collective prayer in mosques for Eid,” state news agency … Read more

COVID-19: FG Extends Lockdown In Kano By Two Weeks

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The Federal government on Monday extended the lockdown in Kano State by two weeks as the northern state continues to be one of the major hotspots for new infections. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary-General of the Federation, Boss Mustapha while briefing journalists in … Read more

Madagascar Asks Nigeria To Pay N78.2m For COVID-19 Herbal Remedy

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Madagascar Launches Herbal Cure For COVID-19

The Republic of Madagascar has asked Nigeria to pay 170,000 Euros (78,200,000 Naira) for the COVID-19 drugs sent to the Federal Government. The quantity of the consignment sent to Nigeria through Guinea Bissau could not be ascertained. However, according to The Nation, the cost for the quantity sent is 78,200,000 Naira. Guinea Bissau President Umaro … Read more

Governor Fintiri Eases Restriction On Worship Places, Social Gatherings

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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has eased the restriction on Worship places and social gatherings earlier imposed on the state following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. Churches, Mosques and the international Cattle Markets under lockdown can now reopen, but must ensure social distancing with no more than 50 people at a time. Other measures include … Read more

Pregnant Doctor Dies Of COVID-19 In Algeria

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The death of a pregnant Algerian doctor from the COVID-19 disease after she was denied maternity leave has sparked an uproar and prompted the dismissal of a hospital director. Health Minister Abderrahman Benbouzid sacked the director of the Ras El Oued hospital in eastern Algeria after Wafa Boudissa succumbed to COVID-19, a source close to … Read more

Madagascar Records First Death From Corornavirus

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BREAKING: Covid-19: Total Toll Hits 40,532 As Nigeria Record 555 New Cases

Madagascar on Sunday reported the first death of a patient suffering from novel coronavirus nearly two months after it was first detected in the country, official statistics showed. The Indian ocean island which has reported 304 cases has hit the headlines over a home-grown herbal concoction that President Andry Rajoelina claims can cure people infected … Read more

30 Members Of A Company In Oyo State Test Positive For COVID-19

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Oyo state government has shut down a company located in Ibadan South West Local government area of the state after 30 members of staff tested positive for COVID-19. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed this in a tweet on Saturday night. “The COVID-19 confirmation tests for thirty-one suspected cases came back POSITIVE. Thirty of these … Read more

Buhari Receives Madagascar COVID-19 Herbal Cure

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President Muhammadu Buhari has taken delivery of the Madagascar native formulation against the Coronavirus. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, announced this on Saturday in a series of tweets. According to Mr Garba, samples of the native remedy were brought by the President of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Embalo. … Read more

NCDC Announce 176 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Now 5,621

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday said Nigeria recorded 176 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 5621. The NCDC also disclosed that five new patients have been confirmed dead to the virus in the country, bringing the total number of deaths to … Read more

Four-Month-Old Baby, Six Health Workers Among 20 New COVID-19 Cases In Kaduna

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Twenty new cases of the COVID-19 have been recorded in Kaduna State. The State Ministry of Health disclosed this on Friday, noting that 15 out of the 20 cases comprise of family members and close contacts of previously confirmed cases. According to the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Baloni, a four-month-old baby girl and six … Read more

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