Sunday, October 4, 2026

Health

September 24, 2026

Canada govt warns citizens about killer alcoholic drinks in Nigeria

Canadian authorities have issued an alert, warning citizens and others travelling to Nigeria about adulterated alcohol containing methanol.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
September 24, 2026

Over two million under-five children face acute hunger, malnutrition in Somalia, UN warns

The United Nations has warned that over two million under-five children are facing high levels of hunger and malnutrition in Somalia.

Malnourished Somali kids
September 23, 2026

Nutrition central to human capital development: Gov Sani

The deputy governor advised states to pay attention to nutrition financing.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
September 23, 2026

Africa CDC, PAHO seek sustained financing for pandemic preparedness

The Africa CDC chief said countries should not spend the initial days of an emergency searching for funds.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
September 23, 2026

WHO recommends more birth control options

According to WHO, the guideline also supports the use of contraceptive implants for up to five years.

WHO
September 23, 2026

CDC canvasses stronger African ownership of health security

Mr Kaseya said the approach was central to the African Health Security and Sovereignty agenda.

Africa CDC
September 23, 2026

DRC Ebola outbreak recorded 7,700 cases, 3,700 deaths: WHO

The WHO official said children under five were particularly vulnerable.

WHO
September 23, 2026

College of physicians re-accredits Ido-Ekiti teaching hospital’s paediatrics department

The exercise ended with the signing of the visitors’ register and a group photograph.

Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti
September 23, 2026

Cross River pledges support for healthcare workers

The Cross River government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery and the welfare of medical doctors and other health professionals.

Governor Bassey Otu