Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Health

July 15, 2026

45% of dementia risk preventable, says WHO

WHO released updated guidelines to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia through evidence-based interventions across the life course.

Dementia patients
July 15, 2026

ATBUTH unveils digital app to enhance healthcare service delivery

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has unveiled a DHS mobile app to enhance healthcare service delivery.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
July 14, 2026

Togo inaugurates free mosquito net campaign against malaria

Official figures show that Togo recorded more than 2.1 million malaria cases and 993 deaths in 2024.

Togo
July 14, 2026

Uganda seeks sustained international support in Ebola response

Mr Baryomunsi thanked the partners for their support in helping Uganda bring its Ebola outbreak under control since it was declared on May 15.

Uganda medical personnel
July 14, 2026

Yobe govt approves enrolment of retirees in health insurance scheme

The Yobe government has approved the enrolment of state and local government retirees into its health insurance scheme.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni
July 13, 2026

Drug availability in Kano public health facilities has increased to 90%: Official

He said drug availability in public health facilities rose from 30 per cent to 90 per cent in three years.

July 13, 2026

University of Oxford develops new Ebola vaccine 

The vaccine would be assessed for safety and immune response in 50 healthy adults in the UK aged between 18 and 55.

A medical lab technician at work
July 13, 2026

HIV-positive peer educator tackles stigma, gives hope in Abuja

Bulus Yohanna, a person living with HIV, has transformed his personal experience into a mission to fight stigma and encourage more people to seek HIV testing and treatment.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
July 13, 2026

Over 10,000 people died in Europe during June heatwave, says report

Over 10,000 deaths were recorded across Europe due to the record-breaking heatwave that hit the continent in late June, according to EuroMOMO.

BODY BAGS
July 12, 2026

College of physicians demands sustainable funding, tech-driven training for health system

The college also directed consistent referral and feedback loops between facilities.

West African College of Physicians