Coronavirus: Buhari releases N15b to tackle Pandemic. Private Sector Coalition targets N120bn to overcome COVID-19. 54gene’s Fund to increase coronavirus testing in Nigeria hits $500,000 in 24hrs. Nigeria records first death from Coronavirus. World Water Day: Group seeks declaration of emergency on water sector as Coronavirus cases rise. N85.34bn needed to control tuberculosis, says campaigner. Nigeria records 176 deaths from Lassa Fever outbreak. Chloroquine not approved for Coronavirus treatment, NCDC warns Nigerians. Obaseki advocates sustainable funding of research to combat infectious diseases. NMA, health groups call for enforced self-isolation.
Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th March 2020
