Friday, November 13, 2026

Health

October 22, 2026

Ebola: Ogun steps up surveillance

The Ogun government says it has heightened surveillance, following the federal government’s confirmation of an Ebola case in Abuja.

Ogun Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker
October 22, 2026

Brazil to supply vaccines, medicines to Latin American countries

Brazil plans to increase production of vaccines, medicines, and medical equipment to supply products not only to the domestic market but also to other countries.

Vaccines, medicines
October 22, 2026

WAHO strengthens surveillance amid Nigeria Ebola case

WAHO says it is strengthening regional health surveillance following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Abuja on Tuesday.

Flight officer checking passenger’s temperature
October 21, 2026

EU approves final €6 billion COVID-19 recovery payment to Germany

The final payment brings Germany’s total funding under the programme to 30.3 billion euros.

European Union
October 21, 2026

Breast Cancer: Kwara governor’s wife urges early detection

Mrs Abdulrazaq commended the state governor for sustained investments in healthcare.

Olufolake Abdulrazaq
October 21, 2026

80 million Nigerian children exposed to lead poisoning: FG

Ms Ango emphasised that there was no safe level of lead exposure for children.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
October 21, 2026

Ebola: Biosafety agency urges Nigerians to stay calm, be vigilant 

The DG reaffirmed NBMA’s commitment to supporting national containment measures.

National Biosafety Management Agency
October 21, 2026

NMA conducts free medical outreach in Kwara School for Special Needs 

The principal of the school, Rashida Kayode, commended NMA for conducting the free medical outreach.

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
October 21, 2026

Atiku tells Tinubu to account for N10 billion approved for Ebola in June

Mr Atiku noted, “The Tinubu administration must not weaponise Ebola to frighten the public.”

President Tinubu and health workers on PPE
October 21, 2026

Four African countries with reported Ebola cases

The minister said the woman who arrived Nigeria from Uganda was currently in isolation.

WHO and Ebola centre