Nigeria’s COVID-19 burden rises above 5,000, with 193 new cases on Thursday. COVID-19: CBN launches N100bn intervention fund, urges scientists to develop local vaccines. COVID-19: NCDC outlines principles of engagement with private laboratories. Nigeria drives routine immunization amid COVID-19. Strange illnesses: Pathologists from high burden states train on investigation. Nigerian startup Helium Health secures $10m series a round. Firm partners Kebbi Govt to tackle Malnutrition. COVID-19: PSN appeals to FG for import waiver on essential drugs. NMA wants Kogi, Cross River coronavirus-free status probe. NIDS, NMA, PSN, others fault Bill on Protection Against Infectious Diseases.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th May 2020
