Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

August 26, 2026

CAR, DRC, Uganda, Congo, South Sudan commit to stop Bundibugyo Ebola spread

The countries made the agreement in Bangui, C.A.R., on Wednesday. 

briefing on the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
August 26, 2026

Foundation targets 30% drop in zero-dose children in Zamfara

He described the intervention as timely in addressing the burden of zero-dose children.

Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development
August 26, 2026

WHO, health ministers endorse strategy to give African children ‘best start in life’

Mr Janabi said, “Every child born in Africa carries the promise of our future.”

WHO
August 26, 2026

Expert raises alarm over health risks from abattoir waste

Ms Haruna said untreated abattoir effluents could expose residents to cancer risks.

Abattoir
August 26, 2026

14 newborn babies killed in Pakistan hospital fire

At least 14 newborns were killed after a fire broke out on a hospital ward in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, Wednesday morning.

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
August 26, 2026

Bundibugyo Virus: CEPI says $185 million funding gap threatens vaccine access

CEPI has warned that a $185 million funding gap could undermine efforts to develop and ensure equitable access to vaccines against Bundibugyo virus.

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August 25, 2026

Ethiopia mulls turning Addis Ababa into Africa’s healthcare hub

Ethiopia plans to position Addis Ababa as a leading healthcare hub in Africa.

Temesgen Tiruneh
August 25, 2026

10 mental health patients treated in herbal healing homes ready for discharge, says Edo govt

Ms Abdallah said government-approved herbal healing homes provided rehabilitation and related support to persons with mental-health conditions and other vulnerable persons.

Governor Monday Okpebholo
August 25, 2026

62% of West African workers received no workplace malaria support: Survey

A CAMA survey found that 62 per cent of respondents across 10 West African countries receive no malaria prevention support from their employers.

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August 25, 2026

Prioritise officers’ health, FCID boss tells police medical team

Mr Akpanudom made the call when the force’s medical director, Nkechi Eze, and her team paid a working visit to the FCID Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday.

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