Monday, July 13, 2026

Health

July 2, 2026

Nigeria reports 80% Ebola risk communication, community engagement readiness

He said Nigeria must prepare before detecting the first Ebola case rather than responding after infections emerge.

Ebola outbreak
July 2, 2026

FG records 85% trachoma elimination

Mr Olobio said the ministry intensified surveillance in areas with persistent transmission to prevent a resurgence of the disease.

Trachoma
July 2, 2026

No cause for alarm over 10,430 HIV cases report, Lagos assures residents

Ms Animashaun said Lagos must also be understood within its unique demographic and healthcare context.

HIV/AIDS chart
July 2, 2026

UN reports highlight medical breakthrough from AI

UN, in a report launched on Wednesday, saw the huge benefits of using AI in the health sector, technology, education and other sectors of the economy.

Artifical intelligence
July 1, 2026

Anambra enrols 10,384 people living with HIV in health insurance scheme

Mr Okeke urged sustained efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination associated with the disease statewide.

Anambra State logo
July 1, 2026

OAUTHC CMD advocates increased investment in paediatric cardiac services

The chief medical director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, has called for more investment in paediatric cardiac services.

Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife (Credit: PUNCH Newspaper)
July 1, 2026

Nigerians warned against spreading Ebola misinformation

Nigerians have been warned against spreading misinformation about the Ebola virus disease, saying false claims could fuel panic and undermine disease control efforts.

DRC health workers in hazmat
July 1, 2026

Bandits: Zamfara stakeholders seek multi-sector response to drug abuse

Stakeholders in Zamfara highlighted growing concerns over youth drug use and limited rehabilitation capacity.

Drug abuse
July 1, 2026

Author, telemedicine firm owner Jean Wilson, husband sentenced for $136 million healthcare fraud scheme

Jean Wilson’s husband, Reinaldo Wilson, used illicit proceeds from the scheme to purchase luxury vehicles, including multiple Rolls-Royces.

Female U.S. inmates, multiple Rolls-Royces
July 1, 2026

Kano government targets zero maternal mortality

This follows a significant reduction in maternal mortality of about 50 per cent, from 1,206 to 570 cases over the last 18 months.

Mothers with babies