Friday, November 13, 2026

Health

October 27, 2026

UN, WHO condemn killing of nurse responding to Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The UN and the World Health Organisation condemned the killing of a nurse responding to an Ebola alert in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

DRC health workers in hazmat
October 27, 2026

N10 billion Ebola fund to be used to fight other viruses, says NCDC chief

“No, on the money, it’s good for people to understand why. This money was requested not only for Ebola but to address issues of control of other endemic diseases,” Jide Idris said.

Jide Idris
October 27, 2026

Nigerians demand immediate return of N10 billion Ebola fund from Gbajabiamila

Nigerians are asking Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, to account for the ₦10 billion the administration approved for the Ebola emergency response.

Tinubu with Gbajabiamila
October 27, 2026

Hospital unveils emergency care pack for patients in Anambra 

COOUTH has introduced an Emergency Care Pack to support prompt initial care for patients brought in during emergencies.

October 26, 2026

Ebola:‌⁠ ‍‍⁠⁠‍‌Cross River trains 34 health workers

The commissioner said no Ebola case had been reported in the state at the time of the training.

Ebola patients
October 26, 2026

FG partners international organisations to combat hunger, child malnutrition nationwide

Mr Pate emphasised the federal government’s commitment to addressing both acute and chronic malnutrition.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
October 26, 2026

Nigeria may declare Ebola outbreak over by December 7: FG

The Ebola patient in Nigeria and her husband were flown to Switzerland on Monday.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
October 26, 2026

Medical Guild demands safety checks at house officers’ quarters in Lagos hospital

The chairman said the guild would sustain engagements with government and healthcare institutions to address staffing pressures.

October 26, 2026

Senior doctors in England to strike for two days over pay dispute

Mrs Cooper expressed disappointment over the insistence by the BMA to mobilise senior doctors to go on strike.

Doctors in England
October 26, 2026

Borno ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠⁠​​‌​NMA sets up committee to check quackery

The NMA chair said that suspected cases of quackery would be reported to the appropriate authorities for investigation and necessary action.

Nigerian Medical Association