Another hospital in PLateau state, Langtang North General Hospital has been shut down after two fresh COVID-19 cases were confirmed at the facility. Before the closure of Langtang general hospital, two others have been closed over similar cases which brings the total number of hospitals that have been closed to three. The Chairman of the … Read more
Sixty four healthcare workers and the Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association in Nasarawa State have tested positive for COVID-19. The chairman of Nasarawa Medical Association, Dr Bulus Peter, made this known in an interview on Saturday. Mr Peter noted that his result was confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. READ ALSO: 109 … Read more
..Promises to Facilitate More Projects The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has interacted with his constituents of Surulere 1 Federal Constituency through a virtual meeting as part of his constituency engagements with them. The Speaker said during the interactive session, conducted via zoom, with leaders of different Communities Development Associations (CDAs), … Read more
Over 80 health workers consisting of 22 doctors and 60 other health workers in the frontline of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic have tested positive to the killer virus in Rivers State. Chairperson of the state’s chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Obelebra Adebiyi disclosed this to newsmen. Adebiyi further called on the government … Read more
Three medical doctors have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa State. The Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr Bulus Umaru confirmed this to newsmen on Friday. Dr Bulus Umaru said, “three gynaecologists and two auxiliary staff have contracted the coronavirus in the course of their work of dealing with patients. “The doctors are now … Read more
Barely 24hrs after the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu rewarded and honoured health workers in the fight against COVID-19 in the state, backlash and anger have continued to trail the action of the governor. The reaction is coming from men of the Nigeria media industry, especially those who work closely with the governor. The journalists, … Read more
In celebration of workers day, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the effort of health workers in fighting to curb deadly pandemic raging the world. Ekohotblog reports International Workers’ Day, also known as Workers’ Day or Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day. It is a celebration of laborers … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday while addressing the nation has said that the government promise to improve the welfare of healthcare workers have been signed. Buhari announced that front line health workers have been provided with insurance. ” In keeping with our Government’s promise to improve the welfare of healthcare workers, we have signed a … Read more
The Lagos State Government has increased the hazard allowance of health workers in public service. Ekohotblog reports that the new increment signed by the Lagos State Head Of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola will only be for the month of April 2020. This online news platform understands that the increment is to further appreciate the efforts … Read more