EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it intends to review the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles that are smaller than 200 mls. This followed a peaceful protest staged at the premises of the Federal Ministry of Health yesterday in Abuja by members of Food, Beverage and Tobacco … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, expressed deep concern on Tuesday regarding the widespread non-compliance with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017 in many medical facilities across Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amidst the mounting challenges of soaring prices for vital medications in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has initiated urgent measures to address the issue nationwide. In response, he has instructed the formulation of an Executive Order designed to alleviate obstacles hindering local drug production, thereby fostering growth within the industry. Professor Ali … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for health, Dr Tunji Alausa on Tuesday graced the unveiling of health sector renewal investment initiative. The investment initiative, which was unveiled by President Bola Tinubu, had in attendance major national and international stakeholders in the health sector. Delivering his address, Dr. Alausa underscored the importance … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that inl nohe Federal Government has warned hospitals in the country against demanding for police report before treating emergency patients. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate stated this on Wednesday. According to the minister, the federal government has sent a directive to all hospitals telling them … Read more
The 55-year-old health minister will remain in the United States for a period of isolation. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Brazil’s Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday after attending the UN General Assembly in New York that was inaugurated by his president, Jair Bolsonaro, according to an official statement. “The other members of the … Read more
Hancock had been under increasing pressure to quit, after the Sun published pictures and then a video of Hancock and Gina Coladangelo kissing. Matt Hancock has resigned as health secretary after he breached social distancing guidance by kissing a colleague. In a letter to the PM he said the government “owe it to people who … Read more
…Nigeria is looking to get a donation of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Covax facility and other countries that no longer have a need for their oxford AstraZeneca vaccine The Federal Government says the unpredictability of vaccine supply as a result of global shortage remains a huge challenge. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire disclosed … Read more
Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State for Health, says the ongoing registration and National Identification Number enrolment may be suspended due to the rise Covid-19. Upon giving the last report of the cases been confirmed, he said it is a wake-up call to all Nigerian that Covid-19 is real. Mamora while playing host on Channels … Read more
Zimbabwe Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been released on bail after been arrested following his arrest the previous day on allegations of corruption regarding a $60 million deal to procure COVID-19 tests and equipment. The Zimbabwe court magistrate granted Moyo bail for 50,000 Zimbabwe dollars ($2,000) at a court sitting in Harare. He is required … Read more
Zimbabwean Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over the alleged irregular purchase of $60million COVID-19 medical supplies. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed the arrest of the minister Friday night. “I can confirm that Minister Moyo is currently detained at Rhodesville Police Station and will likely appear in court today,” ZACC … Read more
Ghana’s president has announced that Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu has contracted COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra. According to local reports, the minister was admitted to the hospital last Tuesday and is “in a stable condition”. It was gathered that the Minister contracted the virus after … Read more
Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire during a conference in Abuja has disclosed that the Italian man, the index case of Coronavirus in Nigeria, will be discharged soon. The Minister made this revelation on Thursday in Abuja when he met with the diplomatic community deliberating on more measures to be taken by the Federal Government … Read more
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed about N1.6billion emergency funding is needed to strengthen Coronavirus (COVID19) response activities. The Deputy Director in charge of Special Duties, Dr. Pricilla Ibekwe, noted this yesterday at a press conference presided over by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, she said the emergency fund, if … Read more
Another three suspected Coronavirus patients quarantined in Lagos have tested negative to the deadly disease, Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi said on Friday evening. Abayomi had on Thursday said three people had been quarantined at its isolation centre in Yaba area of Lagos on suspicion of Coronavirus. One of the suspects quarantined was … Read more