Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Health

July 27, 2026

Benue, UNFPA train frontline workers on reproductive health

“Strengthening the capacity of frontline healthcare workers is essential to delivering quality reproductive health services in emergency settings,” he said.

Benue, UNFPA
July 27, 2026

Experts seek stronger doctor-veterinarian partnership against rabies

The experts said enhanced collaboration would strengthen information sharing between human and animal health sectors, enabling early detection, treatment and reduced fatalities.

July 27, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: Death toll rises to 1,405 in DR Congo as vaccine trials begin

The health ministry said the number of infections since the outbreak was declared in mid-May had risen to 3,200.

Ebola patients in DRC
July 27, 2026

What Nigerians need to know about Silk cigarettes Tinubu ‘can’t do without’

“We don’t respond to gossips,” a presidential spokesman, Daniel Bwala, told The Gazette.

Tinubu and packs of Silk cigarettes
July 27, 2026

Tired Tinubu leading Nigeria astray; he should ‘retire’, declares Obi

“President Bola Tinubu is tired. He should be allowed to retire in peace and go home and rest,” Mr Obi said.

July 25, 2026

Insecurity, workforce gaps threaten universal health coverage: Stakeholders

Stakeholders in the health sector have identified insecurity, workforce shortages and inadequate funding as major obstacles to achieving universal health coverage.

Healthcare workers
July 25, 2026

NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases as death toll hits 229

The NCDC said 23 states recorded at least one confirmed Lassa fever case.

Rats and the NCDC logo
July 24, 2026

CEPI announces first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine at Oxford

According to the statement, the milestone comes only weeks after the launch of the BD-Ebov study.

Ebola vaccine
July 24, 2026

Kaduna strengthens emergency maternal, newborn care through simulation training for clinicians

Ms Ahmad said simulation-based learning provides healthcare workers the opportunity to build practical skills.

Healthcare professionals in a maternity ward
July 24, 2026

Cholera claimed 13 lives, 534 cases treated in Borno LGA: Official

He explained that the 13 deaths represented 2.09 per cent, while 74 persons, representing 11.92 per cent, were still on admission.

Borno State