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The COVID-19 virus has infected over 100 million people and caused over two million deaths globally. Nigeria has recorded over 150,000 infections and 1,831 deaths as of February 21.
Scientists have successfully developed vaccines proven to be effective against the virus. Some countries have also began the vaccination of their citizens against the deadly virus.
Amidst the pandemic, there is also a setback in the fight against Ebola as more countries are reporting new cases.
Nigeria, however, said it has put several measures in place to prevent and mitigate the impact of a potential Ebola outbreak in the country.
Here is a round-up of some of the health stories which made headlines last week.
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Friday Olokor, Abuja
A Neurological Surgeon and Medical Director, Brain and Spine Surgery Limited, Dr. Biodun Ogungbo, has expressed concern over the lack of paramedics in different hospitals in the country.
He, therefore, demanded an urgent need for paramedics and the establishment of Emergency Medical Services in all the states of the federation to facilitate and complement the work of the National Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Road Safety Corps.
The medical expert also regretted that in Nigeria, many hospitals have just ambulance drivers and had to always rely on other members of the healthcare team especially Nurses to render emergency care.