Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Health

June 18, 2026

WHO unveils unified Ebola, Marburg care guidelines amid DRC outbreak

WHO has issued its first comprehensive clinical guidelines for filovirus diseases as DRC battles an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

WHO health workers in protective gear .
June 17, 2026

Cosmetics, food, beverages account for 50% of counterfeit products: NAFDAC

She said the percentage was based on the volume of counterfeit and fake cosmetics, food and beverages confiscated. 

NAFDAC
June 17, 2026

UNICEF targets four Kaduna LGAs with climate-resilient schools, health facilities

Mr Dada said the project was designed to make health and education infrastructure more resilient to climate-related challenges.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Climate Resilient Infrastructure and Basic Services (CRIBS II) project
June 17, 2026

Lagos doctor apprehended over sale of baby for N2.5 million

The police command in Lagos has nabbed a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant and a couple for the alleged sale of a newborn baby.

Babies in Lagos hospital
June 17, 2026

African leaders urged to end debt injustice, use resources for youth’s social protection

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has urged African leaders to end debt injustice and redirect resources to youth health, education, and social protection.

African youths used to illustrate the story
June 17, 2026

Lack of access to clean water hampering Ebola efforts in Congo: Oxfam

Oxfam says a lack of access to clean water hampers efforts to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ebola patients
June 16, 2026

FG urges sustainable financing models for health facilities’ electrification

Power minister Joseph Tegbe has called on local and international investors to embrace sustainable financing models to provide electricity for Nigeria’s health facilities.

Joseph Tegbe
June 16, 2026

Lagos needs governance reforms to tackle waste crisis, SWEEP says

SWEEP has called for governance reforms in Lagos’ waste management sector to address the growing refuse challenge across the state.

Lagos waste managers
June 16, 2026

WHO, Brazil  urge world leaders to finalise Pandemic Agreement

The World Health Organisation and Brazil have called on world leaders to finalise a crucial international agreement to prevent future pandemics.

People wearing face mask used to illustrate the story
June 15, 2026

Health experts seek greater awareness, treatment access for epilepsy

“Many people living with epilepsy can become seizure-free if properly diagnosed and treated,” he said.