Friday, November 13, 2026

Health

November 12, 2026

MSF laments frontline workers’ plight amid funding for DRC Ebola crisis 

The president of MSF International, Javid Abdelmoneim, said frontline workers were doing their best but were being let down.

Democratic Republic of Congo
November 12, 2026

KADCHMA offers one-year health insurance to Kaduna residents for N10,650

KADCHMA says an enrollee can enjoy a full year of quality health services for an annual contribution of N10,650.

DOCTORS
November 12, 2026

KADCHMA launches enrolment centre to boost informal sector participation

KADCHMA has expanded its health insurance awareness campaign into the informal sector to increase access to affordable healthcare.

Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA)
November 12, 2026

NCDC engages religious leaders on Ebola preparedness in Abuja

NCDC strengthened its partnership with religious organisations to improve Ebola preparedness and response in the Federal Capital Territory.

NCDC personels
November 11, 2026

115 million Nigerians benefiting from Gavi’s solarisation of 371 health facilities

The organisation stated that solarisation provides clean, reliable and sustainable energy to health facilities.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
November 11, 2026

Nasarawa govt., partners to distribute 1.8 million mosquito nets to residents

Mr Gaza said the exercise was part of renewed efforts by the government to combat malaria and protect residents.

Mosquito nets
November 11, 2026

Experts advise Nigerians to screen for diabetes, hypertension regularly 

Ms Aminu said diabetes and hypertension were chronic conditions that could be controlled through lifestyle modifications, prescribed medications and regular medical follow-ups.

Blood pressure check
November 11, 2026

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to end outbreak

Kenya confirmed its first case of Bundibugyo virus disease on October 6, 2026.

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient
November 11, 2026

WHO identifies critical gaps in Africa’s health information systems

The World Health Organisation has revealed critical gaps in Africa’s health information systems.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
November 11, 2026

UNIOSUN mandates drug tests for all students

UNIOSUN made drug tests compulsory for all returning students before the 2026/2027 academic session starts.

UNIOSUN students