Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Health

August 6, 2026

Greece reports 65 West Nile virus cases

The EODY said the infections had been detected in 25 municipalities across 10 regional units in Attica, Thessaly and Central Macedonia.

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August 6, 2026

Katsina unveils family planning procurement guideline to boost maternal healthcare

Rabo Tambaya, assured the state government of the commitment of the 34 local government councils to support the initiative through budgetary allocations.

Katsina state map (Credit: Punch)
August 6, 2026

NGO partners Benue on mental health, GBV, women empowerment project

Mr Annor said the project was designed to run for one year and six months.

Benue State  
August 6, 2026

U.S. donates additional $242 million to combat Ebola, issues travel advisory to citizens

The U.S. announced an additional $242 million donation to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, warning its citizens against travelling to countries ravaged by Ebola.

Doctors wearing hazmat
August 6, 2026

WHO inaugurates global research priorities on climate, migration

WHO has inaugurated the global research prioritising action plan on health, migration and displacement.

Polluted air
August 5, 2026

Kebbi residents offered free eye surgery

The four-day medical outreach will run from Saturday to Tuesday at the General Hospital, Koko, in the Koko-Bese council area of Kebbi, starting at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Zainab-Nasare Idris
August 5, 2026

Novo Nordisk raises 2026 forecast after Wegovy pill sales profit

This followed a strong adjusted second-quarter profit driven by sales of a new Wegovy weight-loss tablet, which launched in January in the U.S. and was recently approved in Europe.

Wegovy
August 4, 2026

FG expands nursing school admissions to 50,000 to strengthen healthcare workforce

The federal government approved the expansion of annual admissions into nursing schools from 20,000 to 50,000 students nationwide.

August 4, 2026

Resident doctors hopeful of averting strike after FG meeting

NARD said the government agreed to a one-week timeline for resolving outstanding salary-related issues, including those affecting resident doctors at LUTH.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
August 4, 2026

Moderna begins Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine trial

The trial marks a significant step in efforts to develop a vaccine against the virus driving the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

Ebola vaccine