May 21
Nigeria: Malnutrition - MSF Treated Over 60,000 Zamfara Children in 2025
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) also treated 136,778 malaria and 13,877 cholera patients in Zamfara. Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Gives Free Medical Treatment to 6,842 Persons
The free medical treatment programme began in August 2023 and was provided at Yariman Bakura Special Hospital, General Hospital Gusau, Eye Centre Gusau, and Farida Hospital Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Raises Concern Over Impact On Children in DRC, Uganda
The outbreak, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), has already recorded 528 suspected cases and 132… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola - WHO Raises Concern Over Response Gaps As DR Congo, Uganda Record 528 Suspected Cases, 132 Deaths
The agency said insecurity, population movement and operational constraints were complicating surveillance and contact tracing efforts, particularly in eastern DRC, where most… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebola - NCDC Says Nigeria Has No Confirmed Case, Warns Against Misinformation
The NCDC also clarified that Ebola and Hantavirus are different diseases with distinct modes of transmission. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Assures No Ebola Case in Nigeria, Boosts National Preparedness
Mr Pate said the government had activated precautionary measures following recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to strengthen national… Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Announces Additional Health Screening Measures, Enhanced Ebola Surveillance At Nigerian Airports
The authority says additional health surveillance and screening measures have been activated across international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central… Read more »
May 19
Uganda: DRC-Uganda Ebola Emergency Followed IHR Procedures - WHO
He added that the committee would meet on Tuesday to consider temporary recommendations regarding the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak. Read more »
Nigeria: Doctors Suspend Strike in Akwa Ibom After EFCC Chair's Apology
The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association suspended its strike after the EFCC chairman publicly apologised over the alleged assault of doctors at the University of… Read more »
May 18
Africa: WHO Warns Global Preparedness Failing Amid Rising Pandemic Threats
The report also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and digital technologies for preparedness, especially in pandemic monitoring, but warned that inadequate… Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Nigeria Intensifies Surveillance As Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Central Africa - NCDC
Although Nigeria has recorded no confirmed case of Ebola, NCDC emphasised that it is maintaining heightened vigilance due to increasing regional mobility and the risk of… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Benue, With Nigeria's Heaviest HIV Treatment Burden, Launches Long-Acting Prevention Drug
The Benue State Government has launched Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, as part of efforts to curb new infections and end AIDS by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 191 As Late Treatment Worsens Outbreak - NCDC
The figure is significantly higher than the 19.2 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025 Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Initiative to Tackle Child Identity, Healthcare Gaps
The programme was launched by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as part of efforts to strengthen child identity systems and human capital development across the country Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Enugu Seeks More Enrollees Into State's Universal Health Coverage
"Some people think it is a scam to access healthcare with just N12,000 per year but we are getting positive testimonies from beneficiaries who paid N12,000 and accessed healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Introduces Drug Integrity Tests for Secondary, University Students
Under the new policy, students seeking admission into secondary and tertiary institutions will be required to undergo drug tests. Read more »
May 12
Nigeria: WHO, EU Launch Health Support Project As Nigeria Battles Multiple Disease Outbreaks
Mr Ursu said the EU SPIN project is being implemented through a "Team Europe" approach involving the European Union, the WHO and other development partners working in coordination… Read more »
May 11
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 190 As Fatality Rate Rises - NCDC
In its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 17, covering 20 to 26 April 2026, the agency said the case fatality rate (CFR) stood at 25.2 per cent, compared… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Still Imports Over 70% of Medicines - Pharmacists' Association
Mr Ezebuilo said the country imports more than 70 per cent of its medicines, warning that the situation threatens national healthcare stability and economic sustainability, and… Read more »
May 10
Africa: Africa CDC, Ethiopia Inaugurate CPHIA 2026
At the event, Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hadera Abera, said the inauguration reflected the continent's determination to build a healthier and more resilient… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Health Ministry Engages Viya Health and Incepta to Expand Access to Who-Prequalified Solution
VIYA Health takes lead as exclusive distributor of Incepta'sWHO-prequalified DMPA-SC (self-inject) in Nigeria Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Enugu Invested N439m in Child Nutrition, Health Interventions in 2025 - Official
Ms Ani-Osheku said N160 million was allocated to the Child Nutrition Fund for procurement of essential commodities. Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Enugu Disowns Illegal Levy On Traditional Medicine Practitioners
An official said authorities had been alerted to the "unwholesome activities" of individuals harassing practitioners and collecting unapproved levies. Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Condemn Assault On Colleague At Delta Teaching Hospital, Backs Strike
The association, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, described the incident as barbaric and a direct threat to the safety of healthcare professionals. Read more »
May 05
Nigeria: 1 Million More Midwives Needed to Save 4 Million Lives Yearly - UNFPA
Ms Keita noted that midwives are trained to provide most essential sexual and reproductive health services. Read more »
