President Cyril Ramaphosa is awaiting a report on South Africa’s possible introduction of vaccine mandates. “We are expecting a report from the Task Team we have set up as well as the Inter-Ministerial Council,” said the President on Sunday. The President emphasised the need to act with speed “so that Cabinet can take a decision […]
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Corrupt Ministry of Health officials have established an intricate network of cartels that are selling donated Covid-19 vaccines for as much as Sh20,000 per vial, a Sunday Nation investigation has revealed. The network specifically targets the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is preferred by most Kenyans who do not want to make a second […]
The Federal Government says only about three per cent of Nigeria’s population has been vaccinated against COVID-19 largely due to poor access to the vaccine by developing countries. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this in Madrid, Spain at the 24th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for calm amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases exacerbated by the Omicron variant. “I spoke to our Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla who keeps me abreast and he said yes, the virus is more transmissible. However, hospital admissions are not increasing at an alarming rate. It is for […]
As the Omicron variant spread across countries, the United Kingdom on Saturday added Nigeria to its red list category even as it tightens travel restrictions in a bid to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. According to UK government’s travel advisory, from 0400 on Monday 6 December, Nigeria will be added to the red […]
The United Kingdom says Nigeria will be added to the countries on its red list as a result of the discovery of COVID Omicron cases in England linked to recent travellers from Nigeria. This new restricted measure is expected to be temporary. Recall that The South Africa National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) had, on […]
After about 10 months of diplomatic row, the highly lucrative Nigeria-Dubai air route has been restored, paving the way for the resumption of direct flights between the two countries. Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a top holiday destination in the world. Little wonder that the passenger traffic on Lagos-Dubai-Lagos and Abuja-Dubai-Abuja is huge […]
The Federal Government Friday announced a review of its International Travel Protocol effective December 5, 2021, over the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, made the announcement in a statement. He, however, did not place restrictions on inbound travellers […]
The frenzy that has gripped the world since the emergence of the newly discovered Omicron COVID-19 variant spilled over into Nigeria on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. At the crack of dawn, Nigerians woke up to the cheerless news that the dreaded mutant virus had been discovered in the country. Omicron, the latest coronavirus variant and […]
The Nigerian government has said it will begin the administration of the COVID-19 booster dose for eligible Nigerians from December 10, across all states of the federation. A statement released by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday evening noted that the booster doses will only be administered on Nigerians who have […]
Daily new Covid-19 infections broke the 1 000 barrier on Thursday for the first time since August 4 with 1 042 new cases as the fourth wave of infection gathered momentum across Zimbabwe at an exceptional rapid rate with this being followed by 1062 new infections yesterday. Just a week earlier, on Thursday November 25, […]
President Mnangagwa yesterday announced that Covid-19 booster shots can be given to those fully vaccinated as there are enough stocks already in the country for everyone with more coming, as a way of enhancing their immunity. Already, steps have been taken so frontline health workers, those with chronic complaints and the elderly can access the […]
As it was confirmed that Zimbabwe is now in the midst of the fourth Covid-19 wave fuelled by the Omicron variant, details were given yesterday of how the new compulsory 10-day quarantine for all returning residents and visitors will work. Those away for less than 14 days will be able to quarantine at home, if […]
Countries in the region are ramping up surveillance over fears of the new Covid-19 variant, with Kigali already introducing flight bans. Kenyans on the other hand are staring at new Covid-19 restrictions ahead of the festive season as the government moves to respond to concerns over the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. Kenya’s Health […]
Kampala — Light for the World Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, today launched an online platform, Cap-Able, which will enable higher education institutions, primarily Scholars Program partner universities, to become more disability inclusive. Cap-Able is a digital toolkit designed to equip administrators, lecturers, and management with the information, knowledge, and tools […]
The fourth wave has sparked an increase in hospital admissions in children under the age of five, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said. In a briefing led by Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, the NICD’s Dr Waasila Jassat said there has been a rise in children who are in hospital for COVID-19 in […]
Nairobi — Concerns about the omicron COVID-19 variant are growing in Africa but health experts say vaccination can help reduce infections in the population. This week has seen a surge in coronavirus cases in Africa due to the new omicron variant. The continent reported 52,000 cases for the week, and 31,000 were reported in South […]
The minister of health and social services, Kalumbi Shangula, said 154 595 doses of Sinopharm, AstraZeneca and Sputnik component 1 will be destroyed because they are unfit for use. Shangula made the announcement yesterday, as the Khomas region recorded a spike in cases, with 66 new infections recorded out of 1 818 samples on Wednesday. […]