Tag: Covid-19 vaccine
North Korea accused of attempted stealing of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
North Korea allegedly tried to hack into Pfizer’s systems and steal COVID-19 technology and treatment.
Rich and poor will suffer: Okonjo-Iweala warns against vaccine nationalism
The World Trade Organization’s incoming chief, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned against “vaccine nationalism’ that would slow progress in ending the COVID-19…
Zimbabwe gets first batch of COVID-19 vaccine from China
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Zimbabwe has received its first batch of COVID-19 vaccine from China. The vaccines landed at Robert Mugabe…
Rwanda begins COVID-19 vaccination for health workers, others
Rwanda says it has commenced vaccinating high-risk groups against COVID-19 nationwide, notably frontline healthcare staff, with limited vaccine doses acquired…
COVID-19 vaccines not mark of “666’’, Anglican Primate says
The Primate of Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has urged Nigerians, especially Christians to ensure…
NANTA urges FG to hasten process of COVID-19 vaccine acquisition
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to fast track the process…
Peru receives first batch of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine
Peru’s President Francisco Sagasti said Peru has received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Chinese pharmaceutical company…
COVID-19 vaccine: Kwara sets up Technical Working Group
The Kwara Government has set up a Technical Working Group (TWG) as part of the national response to COVID-19 vaccine…
COVID-19 vaccination: Association seeks priority for seafarers, dockworkers
The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has called on the Federal Government to give seafarers and dockworkers priority…
COVID-19 vaccine: Lagos company invents “cold bike”
A company, Food Doctors Nigeria Limited (FDNL), said it has invented a “cold bike” to aide safe transportation and distribution…
Australia to vaccinate entire population by October
Health authorities in Australia on Thursday said they were aiming at vaccinating the entire population against COVID-19 by October after…
Take COVID-19 vaccine or you may die, FG warns Nigerians
The Federal Government on Tuesday warned Nigerians that they either take the COVID-19 vaccine or they may become sick and…
China seizes 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccines
Chinese authorities, on Monday, detained 80 people on suspicion of producing counterfeit coronavirus vaccines.
Pakistan gets 500,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses donation
A military plane loaded with 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from China, on Monday, landed in Pakistan.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Nigerian Government tackles Bill Gates
Nigerian Govt disputes claim by the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, on procurement of COVID-19…