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No Omicron COVID-19 Variant In Nigeria- NCDC

Daily Dispatch November 29, 2021

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has stated that there are no cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in the country and the body with the Federal Ministry of Health are monitoring the situation of the virus. This was contained in a statement signed by the NCDC

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Lawan commissions Muhammadu Buhari Mother, Child Hospital

Daily Dispatch November 28, 2021

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, at the weekend commissioned a 120-bed capacity Mother and Child Hospital named after President Muhammadu Buhari. The health facility, which was facilitated by the Senate President, was constructed by the Federal government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals and […]

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South Africa detects new COVID-19 variant

Daily Dispatch November 25, 2021

cientists in South Africa said Thursday they had detected a new Covid-19 variant with multiple mutations, blaming it for a surge in infection numbers. “Unfortunately we have detected a new variant which is a reason for concern in South Africa,” virologist Tulio de Oliveira told a hastily-called news conference. The variant, which goes by the scientific […]

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One killed, 13 hospitalised in Taraba cholera outbreak

Daily Dispatch November 25, 2021

One person have been killed with 13 others hospitalised following cholera outbreak in the Jen-Ardido community of Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. Chairman of the LGA, Markus Hamidu on Thursday confirmed the incident to Channels Television in Jalingo, the state capital. He added that efforts are on to rescue all infected persons […]

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Cancer: Reps Lament High Death Rate In Nigeria

Daily Dispatch November 24, 2021

• Task FG on effective treatment The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, expressed grave concern over the prevalent rate of cancer diseases in the country and the need for the Federal Government’s intervention. The resolution was passed by the House sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon Odebunmi Olusegun Dokun who applauded […]

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Kwara flags off COVID-19 mass vaccination

Daily Dispatch November 16, 2021

Kwara State Government on Tuesday flagged off mass vaccination of residents of the state against COVID-19 virus. The mass vaccination campaign signalled government’s renewed commitment to protect the people against the effects of the deadly virus. “As the scope of the COVID 19 vaccination expands through the mass vaccination campaign throughout the State, I want […]