Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

May 22, 2026

FG distributes emergency obstetric equipment to 251 health facilities

The initiative is aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths.

Primary Healthcare Centre
May 22, 2026

Risk of Ebola spread in DRC very high, says WHO

The WHO said nearly 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths suggested the outbreak was larger.

WHO
May 22, 2026

Experts call for  improved government funding, insurance for childhood cancer care

According to him, many cancer medications and treatments are not adequately covered by health insurance.

Sick children
May 22, 2026

1.2 billion people living with mental health disorders worldwide: Report

Anxiety and depression emerged as the most prevalent conditions among the 12 major recurring mental illnesses affecting people worldwide.

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May 22, 2026

World Health Assembly approves new global TB strategy beyond 2030

The 79th World Health Assembly has approved development of a post-2030 tuberculosis strategy

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
May 22, 2026

Uganda suspends public transport to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The announcement was made during a meeting of the National Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease convened by Vice-President Jessica Alupo on Thursday.

President Yoweri Museveni
May 22, 2026

Edo govt seeks stronger monitoring, sensitisation of PHCs

Andrew Iyamu, special adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on health has reiterated calls for stronger sensitisation and monitoring of public health care facilities in Edo.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
May 22, 2026

Ebola treatment centre set ablaze after patient dies in DR Congo

Last Sunday, the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, where two cases were detected, a “public health emergency of international concern”.

Ebola treatment centre on fire
May 22, 2026

UN agencies step up Ebola response in eastern DR Congo

UN agencies have moved swiftly to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistics support.

Ebola patients in DRC
May 21, 2026

2.1 million pregnant women now accessing antenatal care under NHSRII reforms: FG

He said ongoing health sector reforms were delivering measurable results.

Nigerian pregnant women