Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Health

August 23, 2026

People exploiting actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan’s illness to make money, daughter alleges

Ms Taiwo said some Nigerians are exploiting her father’s ailment to make money.

Ogogo
August 23, 2026

Group offers free medical outreach to over 2,000 Kwara residents

The team comprised doctors, nurses, surgeons, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, medical record officers and other healthcare professionals.

August 22, 2026

FCTA trains health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠workers on basic life support to improve emergency care

She explained that the participants would share the knowledge gained with their colleagues.

August 22, 2026

Insecticide resistance, climate change worsening malaria fight, says expert

According to him, mosquitoes remain one of the most significant public health threats globally.

Mosquitoes
August 21, 2026

DR Congo’s Ebola death toll hits 2,500

He projected that the existing funds will be exhausted in weeks.

Ebola Patients
August 21, 2026

Tanzania announces measures to curb HIV infections among young people

Mr Mrisho said about 90,000 community health workers would receive training to provide HIV prevention and self-testing services, particularly in rural areas.

Tanzanian flag
August 21, 2026

Yobe: Authorities issue alert as conjunctivitis reaches epidemic level in Potiskum

Conjunctivitis has reached epidemic proportions in Potiskum and surrounding communities, prompting health authorities to alert residents.

Conjunctivitis
August 21, 2026

Uzodimma links Imo investment in robotics, oncology centre to local healthcare

Governor Hope Uzodimma says Imo’s strategic investment in robotics and oncology will provide residents access to advanced specialised healthcare locally.

Oncology centre
August 20, 2026

Gavi commits additional $7 million to Ebola response in Congo

The new funding will provide 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine through the global Ebola vaccine stockpile.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
August 20, 2026

Congo’s M23 rebels announce movement restrictions over Ebola concerns

The new measure followed confirmation that two travellers from the government-held town of Lubero tested positive for Ebola in a village under M23 control.

Ebola outbreak