Health

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday said it has intensified surveillance, health screening, and emergency response measures at international airports across Nigeria to prevent the possible importation of Ebola Virus Disease from Central Africa. FAAN said the step was taken in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for ...

The Academy of Medical Sciences, Nigeria on Monday urged the Federal Government, health agencies and border authorities to intensify surveillance and preparedness after Ebola outbreaks were confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, warning of possible cross-border transmission into Nigeria. In a statement signed by Prof. Obinna Onwujekwe ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said 776 people contracted Lassa fever and 191 died from the disease across 23 states in 2026, as health authorities intensified efforts to contain the outbreak in affected communities. In its Week 18 situation report, the agency said the fatality ...

The World Health Organization on Tuesday warned in Madrid, Spain, that more hantavirus cases could emerge in the coming weeks after passengers were evacuated from the outbreak-hit cruise ship, MV Hondius, as health authorities continue monitoring exposed travellers across several countries following the virus outbreak that has killed three people. ...

Médecins Sans Frontières has called for expanded malaria interventions in northern Nigeria, warning that malaria cases continue to rise during the rainy season across states such as Katsina, Kebbi and Sokoto. Speaking during an event to mark World Malaria Day 2026 in Katsina, MSF Acting Medical Team Leader, Dr. Ali ...

The World Health Organization has identified Nigeria as one of the countries contributing significantly to global hepatitis-related deaths, raising concerns over the disease burden. In its 2026 Global Hepatitis Report, the WHO said hepatitis B and C caused about 1.34 million deaths worldwide in 2024, with nearly 1.8 million new ...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the central role of agriculture in the country’s development, highlighting its potential to ensure food security, create jobs, and boost the economy. The First Lady made this known on Wednesday during the distribution of farm inputs and financial grants to 400 farmers ...

The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and it’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the governorship election in the state. The three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi reserved the judgment after counsel in the ...

UnitedHealthcare has named Tim Noel as its new CEO, almost two months after the company’s previous leader, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed in New York City. Thompson was shot on December 4, 2024, just before he was set to attend the company’s annual investors’ meeting. His death shocked many ...

Kogi State has successfully immunised no fewer than 77,495 children against polio in a recent vaccination campaign, restating its 10-year polio-free status. The effort targeted remote communities across seven local government areas (LGAs) in the state, helping to ensure that children who were previously missed or inadequately covered are now ...