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September 10, 2026
Kaduna state
September 10, 2026

UN backs cholera vaccination campaign in Sudan’s North Darfur

The United Nations and humanitarian partners have launched a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign in Sudan’s North Darfur despite ongoing insecurity in the region.

Darfur
September 10, 2026

Biotechnology ‌touted as boost for Nigeria’s food, health security

Some Nigerian biotechnologists say biotechnology is key to strengthening Nigeria’s food security, healthcare, job creation and economic diversification.

Food baskets
September 10, 2026

Local production of dual-active-ingredient mosquito nets begins in Nigeria

Health minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the local production of PermaNet® Dual mosquito nets showed the Nigerian government’s commitment to the health sector.

Treated mosquito nets
September 9, 2026

Enugu ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‍‌⁠⁠‌‍‌plans graduation of over 900 medical doctors annually

Mr Ugwu said that the increased quotas would address the workforce shortage in the long term.

Peter Mbah
September 9, 2026

Group seeks support for communities affected by AMR

The African AMR Voices Network is expected to provide a platform for a broader range of voices to contribute to efforts to address the consequences of antimicrobial resistance.

Kids at hospital
September 9, 2026

Kaduna moves to end river blindness

The plan was unveiled on Tuesday in Kaduna during the State Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue on Onchocerciasis Elimination, Community-Led Advocacy and Integrated NTD Control.

Protesting blind persons
September 9, 2026

Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 3,200

Ebola virus continues to spread in the eastern provinces of the DRC, with more than 3,200 deaths reported, the UN said.

Burial of Ebola victims
September 8, 2026

WHO warns smoking can reduce fertility

Second-hand tobacco smoke might increase infertility risks, particularly among women, who might face a lower chance of conceiving during each menstrual cycle.

Nigerian women smoking
September 8, 2026

Abia Health Board: Gov Otti petitioned over unpaid 20 months’ salaries

Bamachy Onyemachi, director of medical services at Abia Health Management Board, petitioned Governor Alex Otti to intervene on his behalf over salaries withheld for over 20 months.

Alex Otti