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Health

October 26, 2026

Nigeria has no confirmed Ebola cases after evacuation of index patient: WHO

WHO says Nigeria has no confirmed Ebola cases following evacuation of the index patient to Switzerland.

Nigerian doctors in hazmat
October 26, 2026

Nigeria’s Ebola index case flown out to Switzerland

Nigeria’s Ebola index case has been flown to Switzerland for further treatment. Health minister Ali Pate announced this on Monday.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
October 26, 2026

WHO launches working paper series to document traditional medicine practices

The World Health Organisation has launched a working paper series to document complementary and integrative medicine practices globally.

Traditional medicine
October 25, 2026

Ebola: Kebbi intensifies surveillance at airport, border

Mr Abubakar stressed the state government’s commitment to protecting residents through proactive disease surveillance.

screening of travellers
October 25, 2026

Lagos restates readiness for Ebola threats

Mr Abayomi said, “Early detection and prompt reporting save lives.”

Murtala Muhammed International Airport
October 25, 2026

Ebola: NCDC to provide N100,000 weekly allowance for isolated contacts

The NCDC boss said the allowance is an unplanned emergency measure that could be reviewed as the situation evolves.

Ebola Isolation center(AI Generated image)
October 25, 2026

Ebola: NCDC identifies, isolates 53 people linked to index patient

The NCDC boss said none of the isolated persons have, so far, tested positive to the virus.

Ebola Isolation Center(AI Generated Image)
October 25, 2026

Shortage of oncology nurses threatens cancer care delivery in Nigeria

The professionals noted that the country lacked sufficient specialists to meet the increasing demand for cancer care.

Image used to illustrate cancer
October 25, 2026

Katsina to deploy 7,000 teams for polio vaccination campaign

The director said the campaign would prioritise high-risk communities.

polio vaccination
October 25, 2026

El Niño: Experts warn of heat-related illnesses

She said prolonged heat could cause dehydration, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain and kidney complications.

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