As the global fight against COVID-19 continues, the emergence of new variants poses ongoing challenges. The latest strain, XEC, has raised international concerns due to its potential impact on public health. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The World Health Organization … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that as part of the ongoing vaccination campaign in Epe Local Government, nurses from Epe health center visited Saint Theresa Catholic Church on Sunday to give vaccines to church members. They where able to get everyone received the right vaccine according to their age category. The team was led by one of the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Monsuru Akinloyè Ismail, has called for full participation from the people of Eredo in the ongoing immunization campaign against life-threatening diseases. The vaccination exercise, which commenced today, will run through November 2024, across all Primary Healthcare Centers in Eredo LCDA and … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun FHTI, is launching a mass vaccination campaign to protect residents from dangerous diseases. The vaccination will take place from October 19th to November 2nd, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State Health District III has teamed up with Epe Local Government to spread the word about an upcoming vaccination campaign. The meeting was held at the Epe Local Government Secretariat, where important community leaders gathered to talk about vaccines for yellow fever, measles, human papillomavirus (HPV), and polio. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Health District III today convened a stakeholder meeting aimed at sensitizing residents on the importance of mass vaccination. The meeting, held at the NUT Hall in Ibeju-Agbe, was attended by top health officials, community leaders, and the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has enhanced the surveillance of abattoirs and slaughter slabs in the state in order to forestall the prevalence of Anthrax disease. Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affects domesticated animals such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, and wild animals. Human beings … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with its Development Partners, on Saturday, commenced the implementation of another round of house-to-house Polio Outbreak Response across 57 Local Government Areas/Local Council Development Areas of the state. A statement signed by Dr. Ibrahim A. Mustafa, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government and that of Niger state have flagged off statewide Animal Vaccination against Anthrax. The excersise was flagged off at a farm belonging to the Emir of Suleja Muhammadu Auwal Ibrahim in Tarfa local government area of the state. The federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture has … Read more
For the protection of the populace, the Kwara State Government has again pleaded with owners of cats and dogs that can transmit rabies to make sure that their pets are vaccinated. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mallam Gidado AbdulLateef Alakawa to … Read more
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Lagos to vaccinate five million children against measles …fewer than five million children would be immunised during the 16-day campaign. EDITOR’S PICK Okada Ban: Lagos Inaugurates Anti-Okada Squad To Collaborate With Police LASG Pays Condolence Visit To St Francis Catholic Church Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development Initiatives EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Ogun Govt. Justifies Supplement Of OBR Vaccination With Vit. A vaccination teams who have been adequately trained to administer the vaccine and supplement will be visiting all households, schools, churches, mosques, markets, and other places. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad … Read more
As part of efforts to ensure Ogun State attain its 70 percent target and achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 pandemic, the Ogun State government has taken the mass vaccination campaign to parks and garages. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker who spoke during a campaign in Ilaro, said it would capture transport workers in garages … Read more
Caritas Tasks Nigerians With COVID-19 Preventive Measures and Vaccination Eko Hot Blog reports that a Humanitarian Agency under the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Caritas has designed a one year program to train community mobilizers on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out under the Center for Disaster and Philanthropy, CDP Project with sponsorship from Catholic Relief Services, CRS … Read more
Mad Rush For COVID-19 Jabs as FCTA Locks Out Unvaccinated Staff Eko Hot Blog reports that this week, scores of Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, staff members stormed several COVID-19 vaccination centres across Abuja to be innoculated against the deadly virus. Arewa Voice gathered that some of the staff who reported for work on Monday, … Read more
NYSC has barred unvaccinated corps members from camps. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has barred unvaccinated corps members from its camps nationwide. This was revealed in an announcement made by Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, NYSC DG. He said the measure will take effect from the next orientation camp, which … Read more
Scientists may have discovered why COVID-19 hits fat people harder Since the beginning of the pandemic, one of the most common denominators in deaths and severe Covid is obesity. 75% of Covid deaths to date (unvaxxed and vaxxed) in the United States are retirement age or older, with another 18% between the ages of 50 and 64-years-old. EKO … Read more
After being discovered, the man tried to persuade the nurse to turn a blind eye… EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Italian man who wanted a Covid vaccination certificate without getting the jab turned up for his vaccine with a fake arm, officials say. The man, in his 50s, arrived for his shot with a … Read more
Only 2.67% of Lagos residents have been inoculated EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has expressed worry over a possible fourth wave of COVID-19 in the state, adding that only 2.67 per cent of its population has been vaccinated. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, while addressing journalists in Ikeja, during the … Read more