Category: Health

WHO Reports Largest Ebola Outbreak
August 2, 2026 No Responses

WHO Reports Largest Ebola Outbreak

The Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has intensified, becoming the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.WHO, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the...
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Ebola: Tinubu Approves ₦10b Emergency Fund
June 10, 2026 No Responses

Ebola: Tinubu Approves ₦10b Emergency Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding.The development was di...
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NDDC Donates Medical Equipment to Rivers Health Centre
June 8, 2026 No Responses

NDDC Donates Medical Equipment to Rivers Health Centre

Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated medical equipment to the Model Primary Health Care Centre, Orogbum Community, in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and impro...
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Ebola: FAAN, Lagos Step Up Surveillance
June 1, 2026 No Responses

Ebola: FAAN, Lagos Step Up Surveillance

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Lagos State Government health officials, and Port Health Services have reinforced measures to prevent the importation and spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) through the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, f...
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37 Dead, 3,000 Affected By Cholera Outbreak In Borno
May 31, 2026 No Responses

37 Dead, 3,000 Affected By Cholera Outbreak In Borno

THE Borno State Government has raised alarm over a cholera outbreak that has infected more than 3,000 people and claimed 37 lives across seven local government areas of the state within the month of May.Dr Saleh Abba-Kaza, Executive Secretary of...
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SON, DHIN Partner To Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Health Ecosystem
May 28, 2026 No Responses

SON, DHIN Partner To Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Health Ecosystem

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital health ecosystem through standards implementation, interoperability, r...
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NUPRC Pledges Commitment to Workers’ health, Safety
May 24, 2026 No Responses

NUPRC Pledges Commitment to Workers’ health, Safety

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has pledged commitment to health and safety of workers in upstream oil and gas operations.The Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, said this when the management of Goshen Hea...
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Anxiety As Ebola Death Toll Hits 65
May 16, 2026 No Responses

Anxiety As Ebola Death Toll Hits 65

Health authorities on Friday confirmed that about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been recorded in an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)The suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, with...
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Ikeja Electric Marks World Malaria Day With Community Health Outreach
April 27, 2026 No Responses

Ikeja Electric Marks World Malaria Day With Community Health Outreach

Ikeja Electric has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and wellbeing with targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions in Abule – Egba and Odogunyan communities to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day themed, “Driven to end malaria: No...
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Oyo/Osun Customs Command Conducts Medical Outreach for Personnel
April 25, 2026 No Responses

Oyo/Osun Customs Command Conducts Medical Outreach for Personnel

The Nigeria Customs Service Oyo/Osun Area Command has carried out a medical outreach for its officers and men as part of efforts to enhance personnel welfare and operational efficiency.The initiative, led by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroll...
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Lassa Fever Claims 135 Lives In Nigeria As Authorities Task States
March 28, 2026 No Responses

Lassa Fever Claims 135 Lives In Nigeria As Authorities Task States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 135 deaths from Lassa fever as of Epidemiological Week 10 of 2026, with the case fatality rate rising to 26.2 per cent, according to the latest situation report.The NCDC...
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NCDMB Targets Yenagoa Hospitality Hub For December 2026
March 21, 2026 No Responses

NCDMB Targets Yenagoa Hospitality Hub For December 2026

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a world-class hospitality and conference facility in Yenagoa by December 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure for Nigeria’s oi...
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Japan Injects $1.7m Into Lagos Cholera Response
February 22, 2026 No Responses

Japan Injects $1.7m Into Lagos Cholera Response

The fight against cholera in Lagos has received a major boost as the Japan formally handed over a fresh consignment of emergency medical supplies and preparedness commodities to the Lagos State Government at the Lagos State Medical Store, Oshodi, in...
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Institute Warns of Health Risks From Fabricated Grinding Machines
February 16, 2026 No Responses

Institute Warns of Health Risks From Fabricated Grinding Machines

The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, has raised concerns over rising cases of organ failure and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria, linking them to the consumption of foods processed with locally fabricated grinding machines.The...
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