The UN has warned that the global response to Ebola must urgently outpace the virus as deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo approach 3,000.
Andrew Uloko of the College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, has called for increased investment in research and development to transform Africa’s traditional medicine.
WARDC has urged the Lagos government to reinstate the suspended safe termination of pregnancy guideline to curb preventable maternal deaths.
The expert said the lack of comprehensive genomic datasets should not stop African researchers from starting the process.
The notice, addressed to the state head of service, followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Katsina State government on August 11.
WHO issued new emergency guidance on using the licensed Ervebo vaccine during Bundibugyo virus disease outbreaks.
The NCDC said the case fatality rate rose to 24.4 per cent, up from 18.6 per cent in 2025.
The commissioner said maternal mortality remained a major concern for families and society.
“Traditional medicine remains an important source of healthcare, particularly in rural communities where practitioners often serve as the first point of contact,” the WHO said.
The Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria has called for urgent policy and service reforms “to address growing healthcare needs of older persons in Nigeria”.
