Thursday, June 25, 2026

Ebola

April 21, 2026

Amupitan’s yanga wakes trouble

Prof Joash Amupitan appears determined to beat the record of Prof Maurice Iwu as the most mistrusted electoral administrator yet.

Amupitan with Tinubu
April 16, 2026

Africa CDC raises alarm over strange illness in Burundi

Mr Boum said that a multisectoral rapid response team had been deployed.

Burundi
March 25, 2026

Sustainable livestock systems key to economic growth, food security: Agric Minister

Agriculture minister says strengthening animal welfare standards and adopting sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth.

Idi Mukhtar Maiha
January 25, 2026
WHO
December 18, 2025

Africa recorded improved control of Ebola, mpox, cholera outbreaks in 2025: Official

Mr Boum said that despite the progress, Africa continued to face serious health threats, particularly from cholera, diphtheria, and viral haemorrhagic fevers.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
October 28, 2025

IOM steps up Ebola, mpox preparedness across Africa

The agency is also supporting national mpix responses in several countries.

International Organisation for Migration
October 20, 2025

Nigeria’s health reform will fail unless it reflects grassroots realities: Pate

The minister said this approach stands in contrast to top-down strategies that often fail to address the specific and diverse needs of the population.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
September 25, 2025

Africa CDC warns of flood-driven cholera spread, urges urgent WASH interventions

Mr Boum highlighted the need to scale up surveillance, cholera treatment centres and rehabilitation efforts.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
September 23, 2025

African leaders seek sustainable health financing at UNGA

They also called for stronger and more sustainable financing mechanisms.

African Leaders
September 23, 2025

NBMA warns against Ebola, other biological risks

The National Biosafety Management Agency has warned Nigerians about Ebola and other Biosecurity Threats.

Ebola Patients