Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

October 5, 2026

Bayer announces $2 billion pharma campus in Ohio, promises 600 jobs

Bayer, a global life science and multinational pharmaceutical company, has announced plans to invest $2.2 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Albany, Ohio.

BAYER
October 4, 2026

NAFDAC seeks international support for vaccine manufacturing in Nigeria

Ms Adeyeye acknowledged international partners’ continued support for NAFDAC’s trajectory.

Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye
October 4, 2026

Diphtheria: ‌‍⁠Zamfara begins house-to-house response campaign

According to the statement, attention is being given to improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at treatment centres.

Diphtheria
October 4, 2026

Study links 2.3 million global cancer cases to infections in 2024

The researchers said the findings underscored the importance of infection control in cancer prevention.

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
October 3, 2026

Niger govt re-seals clinic over failure to meet health standards

The agency said the action followed an inspection that found the facility failed to meet the minimum standards required for operation.

October 3, 2026

Lagos youth group organises free medical outreach for 200 residents

The medical doctor said participants were treated based on their diagnoses.

October 3, 2026

Uganda ends yellow fever entry requirement for travellers 

The statement noted that the yellow fever vaccination certificate was not listed among the requirements on Uganda’s e-visa application portal.

Ugandan yellow fever card
October 3, 2026
World Health Organization
October 2, 2026

Ebola transit centre burned down amid insecurity in DR Congo

The centre, located at the Kigonze displacement site, was operated by the International Medical Corps.

The burnt centre
October 2, 2026

Enugu govt pledges stronger reproductive, maternal, neonatal health services 

The Enugu government has pledged to intensify efforts to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal and neonatal health services.

Governor Peter Mbah