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Health

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
July 11, 2026

FG expands cancer funding, local drug production

“We are trying to domesticate expensive treatments by producing much-needed medicines locally and translating global research into action in our clinics,” he said.

NICRAT
July 10, 2026

WHO warns Sudan’s cholera outbreak may get worse

The World Health Organisation warned on Friday that the cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse amid war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season.

Sudanese children, women fleeing war
July 10, 2026

Abia governor seeks Stanbic partnership on infrastructure

The Abia government has expressed readiness to partner with Stanbic IBTC on infrastructure financing, targeting the proposed Abia Medical City, Obuaku Seaport and SME development.

Governor Alex Otti
July 9, 2026

Africa CDC reports progress, warns Ebola outbreak outpacing response in DRC

“Ebola treatment units remain under severe pressure, with bed occupancy reaching 95 per cent across affected facilities,” Mr Mankoula said.

Africa CDC
July 9, 2026

UITH resident doctors begin five-day warning strike over attack on member

Mr Oladepo said that a female senior registrar in the pediatrics department was assaulted on Wednesday after treating a two-year-old baby, who later died.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
July 9, 2026

West African Health Organisation sets regional health training standards

Over 65 academics and health professionals participated in the workshop.

West African Health Organisation (WAHO)
July 9, 2026

Isolo LCDA chairman urges healthy living at free medical outreach

Ms Baruwa urged the LCDA chairman to sustain the initiative.

Isolo LCDA logo