Africa CDC Threatens to Blacklist Aid Partners Over Funds
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has threatened to blacklist aid partners who fail to account for funds received to combat disease outbreaks across Africa. The agency’s Director-General, Dr Jean Kaseya, issued the warning during an interview on a National Television on Thursday, stressing that organisations must operate […]
Reps Urge Calm, Compliance With Health Guidelines Amid Ebola
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to remain calm and follow official health guidelines amid concerns over Ebola. Lawmalers also called on the Federal Government to release outstanding funds appropriated for health agencies. The appeal for calm was made by the Chairman of the House Committee on Infectious Diseases, Rep. Amobi […]
FG Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing
By Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with public health authorities identifying 44 close contacts. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following laboratory confirmation of the case. […]
NDLEA Seeks More Funding to Tackle Drug Abuse, Mental Illness
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba-Marwa, has called for increased mental health funding, warning that drug abuse and mental illness reinforce each other. Marwa said treating drug abuse without addressing underlying mental health problems would leave the root causes unresolved. “If we only arrest the symptoms, […]
NCDC Tightens Ebola Screening for High-Risk Travellers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stepped up screening measures for travellers arriving from countries affected by Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The agency said some travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete health declaration forms on arrival in Nigeria. The NCDC […]
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new case
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country recorded no new case for 42 consecutive days. The declaration was made on Thursday following Uganda’s successful efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread. According to the WHO, the country reached 42 days without a […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Expands Access to Kidney Care
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic in Hadejia, Jigawa State, is improving access to life-saving dialysis services for patients across northern Nigeria. The technology-enabled renal care facility, established by the FutureMap Foundation, was commissioned by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during her recent visit to Jigawa State. The foundation said it chose Hadejia to […]
Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient
By Zainab Bakare Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases and marking a major milestone in its fight against the deadly virus. Health authorities have now begun the mandatory 42-day countdown required before the country can officially be declared Ebola-free, provided no new infections are […]
Heatwave Kills Over 2,700 in England and Wales
By Mardiyyah Abubakar At least 2,700 people have died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that hit in May and June, according to a new study released on Monday. Researchers from Imperial College London, the Met Office, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine analysed weather data, climate models, and […]
Reps Move to Regulate Nutrition Practice, Tackle Quackery
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria (NRCN). A move aimed at regulating nutrition practice, eliminating quackery and strengthening Nigeria’s response to malnutrition and food insecurity. The bill, which passed second reading during Thursday’s plenary, is expected to provide a legal framework […]