Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

September 9, 2026

Enugu ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‍‌⁠⁠‌‍‌plans graduation of over 900 medical doctors annually

Mr Ugwu said that the increased quotas would address the workforce shortage in the long term.

Peter Mbah
September 9, 2026

Group seeks support for communities affected by AMR

The African AMR Voices Network is expected to provide a platform for a broader range of voices to contribute to efforts to address the consequences of antimicrobial resistance.

Kids at hospital
September 9, 2026

Kaduna moves to end river blindness

The plan was unveiled on Tuesday in Kaduna during the State Multi-Stakeholder Policy Dialogue on Onchocerciasis Elimination, Community-Led Advocacy and Integrated NTD Control.

Protesting blind persons
September 9, 2026

Ebola deaths in DR Congo hit 3,200

Ebola virus continues to spread in the eastern provinces of the DRC, with more than 3,200 deaths reported, the UN said.

Burial of Ebola victims
September 8, 2026

WHO warns smoking can reduce fertility

Second-hand tobacco smoke might increase infertility risks, particularly among women, who might face a lower chance of conceiving during each menstrual cycle.

Nigerian women smoking
September 8, 2026

Abia Health Board: Gov Otti petitioned over unpaid 20 months’ salaries

Bamachy Onyemachi, director of medical services at Abia Health Management Board, petitioned Governor Alex Otti to intervene on his behalf over salaries withheld for over 20 months.

Alex Otti
September 8, 2026

AI-designed drug shows promise to slow human ageing process

“If your biological age is lower, you are likely to die later,” said Alex Zhavoronkov, the CEO of Insilico Medicine.

Insilico Medicine
September 8, 2026

Foundation rallies 10 cities for childhood cancer awareness walk

The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation says it will mobilise participants across 10 cities in Nigeria and the UK for its 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk.

Cancer awareness walk
September 7, 2026

African health ministers adopt care framework, commit to emergency medical teams by 2030

African member states agreed to establish at least one functional national emergency medical team in every country by 2030.

Healthcare workers by an ambulance used to illustrate the story
September 7, 2026

World ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌Bank invests N1.5 billion in Ondo malaria intervention

Mr Mensah said the investment covered malaria commodities, healthcare worker training, logistics, and other interventions across the state and its 18 LGAs.

IMPACT Malaria Project in Ondo State