Friday, November 13, 2026

Health

October 21, 2026

Uganda dismisses claims of exporting Ebola to Nigeria, reports zero active case

Uganda was declared Ebola-free in August after completing the WHO’s required 42-day period without a new case.

Doctor in hazmat [Photo Credit: Aekno]
October 20, 2026

Ebola: Africa CDC seeks urgent international support for Nigeria

Mr Kaseya said Africa CDC had begun mobilising support for Nigeria while intensifying response efforts in DRC, Congo and Kenya.

October 20, 2026

Health minister Ali Pate confirms new Ebola case in Nigeria, traces 44 contacts

Mr Pate did not disclose the patient’s health status, including whether they are critically ill or mildly

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
October 20, 2026

Ebola hits Nigeria as Abuja hospital confirms new case

Officials told The Gazette that a woman who just returned from Uganda had been confirmed positive for the virus at Nizamiye Hospital.

Health workers in hazmat
October 20, 2026

Cardiologist raises concern over sudden deaths, urges heart checks 

Mr Fasan said cardiovascular diseases were becoming an increasing concern in Nigeria.

Blood pressure check
October 20, 2026
Women
October 20, 2026

IVF, Surrogacy:‌‌‌ NISA calls for regulatory framework, public enlightenment  

NISA Premier Hospital, Abuja, has called on the federal government to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for in vitro fertilisation and surrogacy.

NISA Premier Hospital Abuja
October 20, 2026

WHO warns of global health workforce gap  

The World Health Organisation has said one in four doctors is nearing retirement age, warning of a global health workforce gap.

WHO
October 20, 2026

Anambra confirms Lassa fever case, activates emergency response

The health commissioner, Afam Obidike, disclosed this on Monday at an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Awka.

Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi
October 19, 2026

WHO ‌⁠releases training manual to expand access to early breast cancer care

The manual comprises technical modules covering the entire continuum of breast cancer care.

WHO