Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

October 7, 2026

Ebola: Kenya intensifies screening of travellers from DRC, Tanzania, eight other African countries

Mr Duale clarified that the country was not experiencing an Ebola virus outbreak.

Kenya airport with travellers
October 7, 2026

WHO releases first global guidelines on child obesity amid increasing cases

The WHO acknowledged that treatment cannot reverse the rise in obesity by itself: systemic changes.

WHO
October 7, 2026

Psychiatrist urges FG to pay adequate attention to mental healthcare

The 2026 World Mental Health Day is with the theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”

Mental health walk in Ogun State.
October 7, 2026

PenCom announces healthcare plan for 30,000 low-income retirees, pension guarantee

PenCom set to launch a healthcare programme targeting 30,000 low-income retirees this month, alongside a minimum pension guarantee for eligible beneficiaries.

Omolola Oloworaran
October 7, 2026

Nigeria addressing shortage of health workers, equipment, says army

The military is implementing reforms to address workforce shortages and inadequate equipment and infrastructure affecting healthcare delivery within the armed forces.

Soldiers in hospital
October 7, 2026

NCDC Ebola Alert: Nigeria heightens vigilance over Kenya’s Bundibugyo virus case

NCDC has heightened vigilance following Kenya’s confirmation of an imported Bundibugyo Virus Disease case linked to the ongoing outbreak in the DRC.

Jide Idris addressing media
October 7, 2026

Montes Medical owner indicted in $30 million COVID-19 fraud scheme

Mr Montes allegedly used proceeds from the scheme to make expensive purchases at a luxury car dealership and Tiffany & Co.

Joseph Montes
October 6, 2026

Thousands of DRC children staying away from school because of Ebola: Norwegian Refugee Council

Teachers told the NRC that children run away “when they see humanitarian vehicles or staff, associating their presence with the Ebola response.”

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Children
October 6, 2026

Ebola: Nearly 2,000 children separated from parents, caregivers in DR Congo, says UNICEF

The update comes as regional neighbour Kenya confirmed its first case and death from the disease, believed to have come from DRC.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Children
October 6, 2026
DR Congo Ebola camp and MSF logo