Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Health

May 29, 2026

WHO prioritises clinical trials for Bundibugyo Ebola treatments, vaccines

Health experts have advised that all candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus should be used exclusively within clinical trials.

DRC health workers in hazmat
May 29, 2026

ECA seeks urgent financing for Africa’s water, sanitation sector

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent action to close Africa’s huge financing gap in water and sanitation investments.

May 28, 2026

NOA intensifies Ebola virus awareness campaign in Kaduna

He called on citizens to adopt preventive measures such as regular handwashing.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
May 28, 2026

Menstrual Hygiene: U.S.-based NGO distributes sanitary pads to 1,578 students in Imo

She said the initiative was part of the organisation’s efforts to end period stigma and also highlight the crucial role of menstrual health in achieving girl child education.

May 28, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: Thailand becomes first country to mandate 21-day quarantine for travellers arriving from DR Congo, Uganda

The DDC also mandated that travellers coming from both territories should be allowed to enter Thailand only via Suvarnabhumi Airport.

May 28, 2026

WHO chief urges ceasefire in DRC to curb Ebola outbreak

The WHO chief said early supportive care in the treatment centers could make a real difference while there is no cure for the virus.

WHO
May 28, 2026

Experts worry over FCT hand hygiene amid Ebola threat in Africa

Respondents demonstrated high theoretical knowledge but poor routine practice, largely due to environmental limitations.

Healthcare workers
May 27, 2026

Foundation distributes over 10,000 sanitary pads to girls in Anambra

Ms Okunna said many women did not have access to sanitary pads due to poverty.

May 27, 2026

1,000 suspected Ebola cases, 220 deaths recorded in DRC: WHO

Mr Ghebreyesus said. “People weakened by hunger are far more vulnerable to infections.”

WHO health workers in protective gear .
May 27, 2026

DR Congo, Ugandan, South Sudanese residents banned from entering Canada, visa suspended

The 90-day measure would take effect on Wednesday (today), the government said in a statement on Tuesday by immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab.

Person in hazmat checking temp in DRC