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NPHCDA says 16-year-olds can now receive COVID-19 vaccine

Executive Director of NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib

The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has given a vaccination waiver for individuals aged 16 and 17 to enable them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The agency said this in an advisory made available to journalists on Thursday. “The NPHCDA…

Lagos announces availability of Moderna, Pfizer vaccines

Lagos State Health Commissioner Prof Akin Abayomi

The Lagos State Government has announced the availability of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines at the designated public and private vaccination centres in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, through his official…

FG working to curb brain drain of medical doctors –Minister

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, says the Federal Government was renewing its focus on discouraging the outflow of Nigerian health workers, especially physicians, overseas. Mamora disclosed this at the inauguration of the annex of the Federal…