COVID-19: NAFDAC Certifies AstraZeneca Vaccines Safe For Use In Nigeria
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COVID-19: NAFDAC Certifies AstraZeneca Vaccines Safe For Use In Nigeria

Webby - March 5, 2021

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has certified AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe for use in Nigeria. Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of…

Media hails new J&J vaccine, ignores pharma giant’s ‘checkered past’
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Media hails new J&J vaccine, ignores pharma giant’s ‘checkered past’

Webby - March 5, 2021

On Feb. 26, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced — via a Saturday evening tweet — that the agency granted Emergency Use Authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) coronavirus vaccine for…

Vaccines: Death toll increases after AZ shots; agency widens investigation
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Vaccines: Death toll increases after AZ shots; agency widens investigation

Webby - March 4, 2021

South Korea is investigating three more deaths following inoculation with AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, the Korea Agency for Disease Control and Prevention (KDCA) said on Thursday. This…

“COVID-19 Vaccine Is Optional, Nobody Will Be Forced To Take It” – Nigerian Government
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“COVID-19 Vaccine Is Optional, Nobody Will Be Forced To Take It” – Nigerian Government

Webby - March 4, 2021

The Federal Government has said COVID-19 vaccination will not be mandatory in Nigeria, adding that nobody will be forced to take any vaccine. The Minister of State…

2.3 Million Nigerians Register For COVID-19 Vaccination Barely 24 Hours After Arrival
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2.3 Million Nigerians Register For COVID-19 Vaccination Barely 24 Hours After Arrival

Webby - March 4, 2021

In less than 24 hours after the arrival of four million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, about 2.3 million Nigerians across the country have registered for vaccination.…

How To Register For Covid 19 Vaccination in Nigeria – Your Step By Step Guide
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How To Register For Covid 19 Vaccination in Nigeria – Your Step By Step Guide

Webby - March 3, 2021

The National Healthcare Primary Development Agency has released guidelines on how to register for covid 19 vaccination in Nigeria as the country few hours ago received its…

2 die after covid-19 jabs; health authorities warn AZ not safe for elderly people
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2 die after covid-19 jabs; health authorities warn AZ not safe for elderly people

Webby - March 3, 2021

 Two South Korean citizens, who had multiple underlying diseases, died after receiving AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials. Both people were receiving treatment…

NCDC Reports 479 New COVID-19 Cases In 21 States
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NCDC Reports 479 New COVID-19 Cases In 21 States

Webby - March 3, 2021

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 479 fresh cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The total number…

NCDC Records 240 New Cases Of COVID-19 In Nigeria
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NCDC Records 240 New Cases Of COVID-19 In Nigeria

Webby - March 1, 2021

As Nigeria battles the second-wave of the coronavirus pandemic, 240 new cases have been recorded in the country on Sunday, February 28. Accoridng to the statistics released…

What could go wrong? WHO launches global ‘No-Fault’ COVID Vaccine injury compensation program
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What could go wrong? WHO launches global ‘No-Fault’ COVID Vaccine injury compensation program

Webby - February 25, 2021

The World Health Organization’s announcement this week raises questions about funding, fairness and the basic ability to execute the program, but this much is clear: taxpayers will…