Friday, October 9, 2026

Health

May 19, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: U.S. mobilises $13 million fund for Africa 

The American government was similarly coordinating donations from other international partners including the European Union and UK.

May 19, 2026

U.S. bans foreigners with travel history to DRC, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

The travel restrictions, effective immediately, apply to all non-U.S. passport holders who have been to the aforementioned countries within the last 21 days.

Donald Trump
May 19, 2026

Ebola kills over 130 people in DR Congo

At least 131 people have died due to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Ebola patients’ body bag
May 19, 2026

NMEP applauds Abia on reduced malaria prevalence

The National Malaria Elimination Programme has applauded the Abia government for reducing malaria prevalence from 16.5 per cent in 2024 to 11.5 per cent in 2025.

Governor Alex Otti
May 17, 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda global health emergency

The WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the authorities of Uganda and the DRC were consulted before the declaration.

DR Congo, WHO and Uganda
May 17, 2026

Lagos urges increased vigilance against Lassa fever

The commissioner advised residents to store food in rodent-proof containers.

Rats
May 17, 2026

Physicians warn of rising hypertension cases among young Nigerians

She said the rise is driven mainly by unhealthy lifestyles and poor health-seeking behaviour.

Blood pressure check
May 17, 2026

UNICEF, Imo govt partner to strengthen maternal, child nutrition

The UNICEF, in collaboration with the Imo government and support from the Gates Foundation, has initiated efforts to strengthen maternal and child nutrition.

New mother(s) in the hospital
May 16, 2026

Menstrual Hygiene: Stakeholders seek affordable sanitary products for girls

Ms Musa said the initiative was to educate the public on the dangers of period poverty.

MAHCare Foundation
May 16, 2026

Gavi seeks board approval for $189 million to support Africa’s vaccine manufacturing sector 

The CEO of Gavi, Dr Sania Nishtar, said in its first 18 months, AVMA made remarkable progress.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance