Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

May 6, 2026

Expert seeks increased investment to curb Lassa fever outbreak

Joe Tucker, a U.S.-based infectious disease physician, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to strengthen its response to Lassa fever.

Lassa fever infected patient
May 6, 2026

Libya, WHO sign strategic health cooperation framework for 2026-2027

Libya’s health ministry and the World Health Organisation have signed a strategic cooperation framework outlining a technical partnership roadmap for 2026 to 2027.

WHO building
May 6, 2026

FG implementing strategic initiatives to improve maternal, child health: Pate

Health minister Ali Pate disclosed this at an event to celebrate the International Day of the Midwife 2026.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
May 6, 2026

NAFDAC presents seven-year scorecard, signs Africa medicines treaty

Ms Adeyeye noted that compliance within the sector had improved. She restated that reform is gradual and requires public cooperation.

NAFDAC officials at Onitsha drug market
May 5, 2026

Abuja launches nine cancer care projects to boost diagnosis, treatment

She said the initiative marked a shift from planning to implementation.

Hospital Bed used to illustrate the story
May 5, 2026

FG, WHO train health workers to boost HIV prevention uptake

Ms Ngon said that building a skilled and competent workforce was essential for delivering effective HIV prevention services nationwide.

WHO
May 5, 2026

Jigawa targets 1.4 million children for 2026 malaria prevention campaign

Mr Haruna said the 2025 World Malaria Report estimated about 282 million malaria cases and about 610,000 deaths globally.

Jigawa on map
May 5, 2026

World Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC, WHO, USCDC seek action against infections

Stakeholders at the event emphasised that effective infection prevention requires more than awareness.

World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 logo
May 5, 2026

Second hantavirus case confirmed aboard cruise ship

WHO has confirmed a second case of Hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship, bringing the total to seven, including three deaths.

Cruise ship at Rhodes Island
May 5, 2026

Limited access to preventive services hinders HIV/AIDS fight in Africa: Expert

WHO in 2025 recommended the use of injectable lenacapavir twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis option for HIV prevention.