Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Health

July 1, 2026

Author, telemedicine firm owner Jean Wilson, husband sentenced for $136 million healthcare fraud scheme

Jean Wilson’s husband, Reinaldo Wilson, used illicit proceeds from the scheme to purchase luxury vehicles, including multiple Rolls-Royces.

Female U.S. inmates, multiple Rolls-Royces
July 1, 2026

Kano government targets zero maternal mortality

This follows a significant reduction in maternal mortality of about 50 per cent, from 1,206 to 570 cases over the last 18 months.

Mothers with babies
June 30, 2026

Africa may lose $3.6 billion to Ebola outbreak, says UN

A much smaller number of cases have been reported in Uganda and experts warn of the possibility of it spreading to other neighbours such as South Sudan.

Ebola patients’ body bag
June 30, 2026

Katsina launches cervical cancer screening for 500 women

She described the project as a major step toward protecting women from one of the most preventable cancers.

Zulaihat Radda
June 30, 2026

Africa CDC targets $18 million funding for Ebola treatment trials in DRC

The agency announced that trials of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain would begin this week in Bunia.

Africa CDC
June 30, 2026

NIPHID bill will strengthen Nigeria’s health security system: Dalhatu Aminu

The acting CEO of NIPHID, Dalhatu Aminu, says the proposed establishment bill will strengthen, rather than duplicate, Nigeria’s public health security system.

Dalhatu Aminu
June 30, 2026

LUTH receives equipment donation from NEST360 to support newborn care

In a statement on Tuesday, the hospital said the donation aimed to support neonatal care, clinical education, and data management within the Department of Paediatrics.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
June 29, 2026

FEC approves N94 billion for snakebite treatment, TB control, blood services

He said the centre would provide specialised treatment, research and training.

Snakes
June 29, 2026

U.S. CDC expands Lassa Fever surveillance, lab support in Nigeria

Mr Ipadeola said the interventions were strengthening early detection, protecting healthcare workers and helping communities respond more effectively to outbreaks.

U.S. CDC
June 29, 2026

Nigerians warned self-medication could lead to organ failure, sudden death, addiction

Mr Ahmad, on Monday, said that the practice could lead to organ failure, drug addiction and sudden death.

Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu, Dutse