Monday, October 5, 2026

Health

September 16, 2026

CEPI commits $3.9 million to strengthen Bundibugyo Ebola response, vaccine trials

CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths have been reported as of September 13.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
September 16, 2026

UN Ebola coordinator warns outbreak remains deadly, massive

The special Ebola coordinator has warned that the disease outbreak remains deadly.

Ebola crisis in DRC
September 15, 2026

Kano govt, partners target 16,000 women as new gender-based violence prevention project takes off

Ms Amina-Abdullahi said the project would address GBV and discrimination against women engaged in agriculture and other economic activities.

September 15, 2026

Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to equitable AI for health, education, agriculture

The Gates Foundation has announced plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand access to AI.

Gates Foundation
September 15, 2026

Kogi specialist hospital reaffirms patient-centred care

The Kogi State Specialist Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to providing timely, professional and patient-centred healthcare services to residents.

Kogi State Specialist Hospital
September 15, 2026

Ebola ‌outbreak declines in DRC, transmission persists in key provinces

The Ebola outbreak in DRC is showing signs of decline, although transmission remains active in some provinces, particularly North Kivu, health authorities said on Tuesday.

Ebola patients
September 15, 2026

Malaria: Kano rejigs SMC programme team to boost coordination, accountability

The Kano government has restructured its Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Programme team to improve the implementation of the 2026 exercise.

Kano governor
September 14, 2026

New tuberculosis vaccines to become available from 2029: Gavi 

Gavi said the vaccines would generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries by 2050. 

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
September 14, 2026

Anambra inaugurates diphtheria awareness campaign

The director assured residents that no confirmed case of diphtheria had been recorded in Anambra. 

Anambra State logo
September 14, 2026

CSOs urge govt to institutionalise health reforms, tackle uneven progress

Ms Makanjuola said achieving sustainable reforms requires critical attention to leadership, governance, and institutional capacity, among other factors.

Patients in local hospital