The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda has exceeded 1,000 confirmed cases, with 254 deaths recorded since 15 May. The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in…

The Kano State Ministry of Health has closed two private health training institutions operating without approval from the state government and relevant professional and regulatory bodies. The closure was announced in a statement issued by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer,…

No fewer than 10 Local Government Areas of Gombe State are facing severe food security issues, according to the 2024/2025 Gombe State General Household Survey and Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Alhaji Ibrahim Dule, Statistician-General of the state, stated this on…

The Kwara State Government has intensified efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality through a sensitisation campaign targeting pregnant women, with a strong emphasis on antenatal care attendance, hospital delivery and birth preparedness. The campaign was organised by the Kwara…

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger protection and support for widows, urging governments, communities and stakeholders to eliminate harmful traditional practices that undermine their dignity. In a message marking International Widows’ Day 2026 on Tuesday, the…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the case fatality rate for Lassa fever rose to 19.3 per cent in 2026, up from 18.9 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The agency disclosed…

As Nigeria celebrates Father’s Day 2026, many fathers say they are battling a silent but severe mental health crisis driven by crushing economic hardship and deep societal pressures. They also decried systemic gender bias and a lack of support structures…

Regular yoga practice may help lower the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and other lifestyle-related diseases by promoting healthier habits and improving physical and mental well-being, the Convener of Rhodes Yoga Festival, Erimoroti Aransiola, has said. Aransiola stated this…

The federal government has approved the release of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF) to support outbreak preparedness and response activities nationwide. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and…

Every year on 19 June, the world marks World Sickle Cell Day to raise awareness about a condition affecting millions globally. Yet despite decades of public campaigns encouraging genotype testing and informed marriage decisions, Nigeria continues to record one of…

The federal government has inaugurated a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness as part of efforts to sustain Nigeria’s zero-case status and strengthen the country’s capacity to respond to potential outbreaks. Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday at…

The United States government has announced plans to phase out funding for HIV/AIDS programmes in South Africa, citing policy disputes and worsening diplomatic relations between the two countries. The decision, reported by BBC News Worldwide, affects support provided through the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it intercepted tankers of suspected smuggled vegetable oil and a truckload of soap that entered the country illegally. NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Martins Iluyomade, disclosed this…

The current Ebola outbreak across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 confirmed deaths, with 74 recoveries reported in the first month since the declaration on May 15, 2026. Dr Wessam Mankoula,…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State branch, has raised a concern about the ongoing three-day warning strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), stating that it may trigger broader disruptions in the Lagos healthcare…