Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

September 4, 2026

WAHO director-general visits ECOWAS centre

Mr Pitche reviewed the RCSDC’s activities, including recent achievements, operational challenges and prospects for strengthening disease surveillance.

September 3, 2026

Doubting patient free to seek second medical opinion, says expert

The coordinator highlighted the importance of adequate samples in cancer diagnosis.

Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja
September 3, 2026

Children as young as six battling mental health crisis, NHS doctors warn

Children as little as six-year-olds battling mental health illnesses in the UK are increasing by tens of thousands, findings from the National Health Service said.

UK kids in hospital
September 3, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo still serious, warns Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains extremely serious.

Africa CDC building
September 3, 2026

Police arrest more suspected thieves of therapeutic food in Katsina

The police command in Katsina has arrested two additional suspects over the alleged diversion of ready-to-use therapeutic food, popularly known as ‘Yar Kwamaso’ in the state.

Malnourished northern kids
September 3, 2026

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading rapidly

WHO says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths, warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly.

Ebola victims
September 2, 2026

Global mpox vaccine stockpile begins operations in September

According to the statement, two-thirds of reported cases occurred in Africa.

Monkeypox
September 2, 2026
Healthcare workers
September 2, 2026

Kano engages monarchs in fight against diphtheria

Mr Dankadai assured KNCDC of the traditional institution’s commitment to supporting the campaign against diphtheria.

Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)
September 2, 2026

Kaduna begins three-day workshop on 2027 health sector targets 

“An unfunded activity is not a plan; it is an aspiration,” Ms Ahmed said.

Kaduna state