HEALTH

COVID-19: J&J privately asked other vaccine makers to probe blood clot risks

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2021

Johnson & Johnson privately asked rival vaccine makers AstraZeneca, Moderna and Pfizer to join the company in its effort to evaluate blood clot risks in its coronavirus vaccine, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. People familiar with the matter told the newspaper that in addition to

HEALTH

Astrazeneca Vaccine: 8,439 Mild, Adverse Effects Occur- FG

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2021

The federal government has said a total of 8,439 cases of mild, adverse effects have occurred over the application of Astrazeneca vaccine in the country.  The cases, according to the government came out of over a million persons vaccinated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, NPHCDA, which disclosed this, explained

HEALTH

COVID-19: FG reaffirms commitment to vacinate all eligible Nigerians

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2021

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to get every eligible Nigerian vaccinated against COVID-19. Mr Bawa Abba, National Supervisor for Adamawa COVID-19 Vaccination, NPHCDA, spoke in Yola, Adamawa, on the sideline of a three-day “Media Dialogue On Routine Immunisation, Post Polio Certification

HEALTH

Gynaecologist urges women not to remove their pubic hair

Daily Dispatch April 15, 2021

A gynaecologist has urged women not to remove their pubic hair. Dr Jen Gunter, author of The Vagina Bible, warned against waxing or shaving because it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. While the purpose of pubic hair is somewhat of a mystery, going “au naturel” is necessary to protect the skin […]

HEALTH TOP STORIES

Expired juice kill 10 people, 400 others hospitalised in Kano

Daily Dispatch April 15, 2021

At least 10 persons have died and 400 hospitalised after drinking expired citric acid powdered drinks in Kano state. Among those hospitalised are 50 patients undergoing kidney- related treatment, because of complications arising from consumption of the killer drinks, Kano Commissioner for Health, Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa disclosed on Thursday. Speaking in a video, which was

HEALTH

We are working to make HIV services available to all – Makinde

Daily Dispatch April 14, 2021

…announces plan to provide test kits for 300,000 residents…. As US Consul-General launches HIV Treatment Surge Programme in OyoOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, declared on Wednesday that his administration will continue to build community programmes to ensure the availability of HIV services to all and sundry in the State.The governor, who was represented by the […]