Sunday, October 4, 2026

Health

October 3, 2026

Niger govt re-seals clinic over failure to meet health standards

The agency said the action followed an inspection that found the facility failed to meet the minimum standards required for operation.

October 3, 2026

Lagos youth group organises free medical outreach for 200 residents

The medical doctor said participants were treated based on their diagnoses.

October 3, 2026

Uganda ends yellow fever entry requirement for travellers 

The statement noted that the yellow fever vaccination certificate was not listed among the requirements on Uganda’s e-visa application portal.

Ugandan yellow fever card
October 3, 2026
World Health Organization
October 2, 2026

Ebola transit centre burned down amid insecurity in DR Congo

The centre, located at the Kigonze displacement site, was operated by the International Medical Corps.

The burnt centre
October 2, 2026

Enugu govt pledges stronger reproductive, maternal, neonatal health services 

The Enugu government has pledged to intensify efforts to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal and neonatal health services.

Governor Peter Mbah
October 2, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: DRC death toll climbs above 4,000

The rising figures underscore the difficulties facing health authorities as they work to contain the Ebola outbreak.

Ebola Patients
October 1, 2026

Uganda begins five-day nationwide free measles vaccination drive

Measles outbreaks have been confirmed in 20 districts, with 12 deaths recorded.

Uganda
October 1, 2026

AMR killing one million people yearly, says WHO

Experts warned that without a coordinated global response, annual direct AMR deaths could reach nearly 10 million by 2050.

September 30, 2026

Gavi approves first-ever rapid diagnostic tests for measles

Gavi said up to 500,000 tests are expected to be deployed annually once the programme is complete.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance