Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

April 26, 2026

MSF links malaria to child malnutrition in Nigeria

According to him, malaria cases were recorded alongside acute watery diarrhoea and sepsis.

malnourished children
April 25, 2026

Yola teaching hospital separates six sets of conjoined twins

According to him, the hospital’s achievements are a result of teamwork and improved expertise.

Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital
April 25, 2026

WHO prequalifies first malaria treatment for infants 

According to WHO, prequalification confirms the treatment meets international standards for safety.

April 24, 2026

Lassa Fever: Oyo govt confirms five cases, one death

The commissioner said infected individuals are presently receiving medical care.

Mice
April 24, 2026

Minister seeks increased investment as Nigeria’s health budget stands at 6%

The minister emphasised the need for regional cooperation in strengthening health systems.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
April 24, 2026

AU, EU unveil €100 million initiatives to boost Africa’s health security

According to him, the partnership marks a significant step towards building self-reliant health systems.

Africa CDC
April 24, 2026

NGO vaccinates 2.9 million children against polio in Katsina  

According to him, Katsina has gone 11 straight months without a new case of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.

Polio immunisation
April 24, 2026

West African health unions warn of deepening workforce crisis, urge government action 

According to the coalition, the region is facing a critical shortage of health workers amid a rising disease burden.

Healthcare workers
April 24, 2026

Big Catch-Up initiative delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses

Gavi said BCU, launched during World Immunisation Week in 2023, also provided 23 million doses of inactivated polio vaccines to partially vaccinated and unvaccinated children.

Children getting measles-rubella jabs in Abia
April 24, 2026

Lassa is curable if detected early, expert says

Olukemi Adekanmbi, a consultant infectious disease physician at University College Hospital, Ibadan, says Lassa fever is curable.

Lassa fever infected patient