Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

September 23, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak recorded 7,700 cases, 3,700 deaths: WHO

The WHO official said children under five were particularly vulnerable.

WHO
September 23, 2026

College of physicians re-accredits Ido-Ekiti teaching hospital’s paediatrics department

The exercise ended with the signing of the visitors’ register and a group photograph.

Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti
September 23, 2026

Cross River pledges support for healthcare workers

The Cross River government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery and the welfare of medical doctors and other health professionals.

Governor Bassey Otu
September 23, 2026

Ghana: Mahama urges developing countries against dependency on foreign health aid

Mr Mahama stated this while launching the ‘Sovereign Future’ report, which aims to reshape global health governance and foster self-reliance across the Global South.

John Mahama
September 23, 2026

NCDC tightens Ebola surveillance in Nigeria

NCDC says travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may need Health Declaration Forms under enhanced surveillance measures.

Jide Idris
September 22, 2026

UK women, partners to get two weeks’ bereavement leave after miscarriage from next year

“From April, women and their partners will be entitled to two weeks off after any pregnancy loss,” Mr Burnham said.

Andy Burnham
September 22, 2026

Allied ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠⁠‍‌health workers suspend strike at UCH for two weeks

“The suspension takes effect from Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following an intervention by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW),” Mr Olabampe said.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
September 22, 2026

NCDC records over 1,000 Lassa fever cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 council areas in 2026.

Lassa fever infected patient
September 22, 2026

Crown Medical Solutions, owners reach agreement with U.S. govt over fraudulent billing scheme

Crown and its owners, Michelle and Philanzo King, have agreed to pay $825,000 to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to Medicare for payment.

Michelle and Philanzo King