Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

August 21, 2026

DR Congo’s Ebola death toll hits 2,500

He projected that the existing funds will be exhausted in weeks.

Ebola Patients
August 21, 2026

Tanzania announces measures to curb HIV infections among young people

Mr Mrisho said about 90,000 community health workers would receive training to provide HIV prevention and self-testing services, particularly in rural areas.

Tanzanian flag
August 21, 2026

Yobe: Authorities issue alert as conjunctivitis reaches epidemic level in Potiskum

Conjunctivitis has reached epidemic proportions in Potiskum and surrounding communities, prompting health authorities to alert residents.

Conjunctivitis
August 21, 2026

Uzodimma links Imo investment in robotics, oncology centre to local healthcare

Governor Hope Uzodimma says Imo’s strategic investment in robotics and oncology will provide residents access to advanced specialised healthcare locally.

Oncology centre
August 20, 2026

Gavi commits additional $7 million to Ebola response in Congo

The new funding will provide 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine through the global Ebola vaccine stockpile.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
August 20, 2026

Congo’s M23 rebels announce movement restrictions over Ebola concerns

The new measure followed confirmation that two travellers from the government-held town of Lubero tested positive for Ebola in a village under M23 control.

Ebola outbreak
August 20, 2026

KSCHMA urges public awareness for better healthcare access

KSCHMA says sustained public enlightenment remains central to its mandate to improve healthcare access and enhance service delivery for Kaduna residents.

Kano governor
August 20, 2026

Tinubu approves decriminalising attempted suicide as 7,000 Nigerians take their own lives annually

The Tinubu administration has approved the amendment of the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria.

Tinubu at FEC meeting
August 19, 2026

UNICEF, Katsina mobilise faith leaders to boost vaccination, child health

He said religious leaders were strategically positioned to build trust and encourage families to embrace vaccination.

UNICEF and Katsina State govt logos
August 19, 2026

Stakeholders seek quick reform of state public health laws

Mr Danjuma described the initiative as a major milestone in strengthening public health legal preparedness.

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