Category: Health
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‘DEMENTIA AFRICA’ LAUNCHES 10-YEAR PLAN TO TACKLE DEMENTIA CRISIS
Health specialists, researchers, and advocacy leaders gathered in Abuja on Thursday September 3 on the second day of the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference 2026. At the conference was launched a 10-year initiative to transform dementia from a stigmatised and overlooked condition into a continental public health priority. Delivering the Chairman’s opening address, Amb. Stephen Ben-Joel…
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ANAMBRA CREATES ADOLESCENT -FRIENDLY CORNERS IN SIX PHCs
The Anambra Government has established adolescent-friendly corners in six Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to improve young people’s access to confidential reproductive health information and quality healthcare services. The initiative covers facilities in Aguata, Ogbaru and Idemili South Local Government Areas. Mrs Ifeoma Nwakpadolu, Officer-in-Charge of Adolescent Reproductive Health Programmes at the State Ministry of Health…
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EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DR CONGO REMAINS EXTREMELY SERIOUS — AFRICA CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has described the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as extremely serious, saying the disease continues to spread despite response efforts by the government and its partners. In a post on its official X account on Thursday September 3, Africa CDC…
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DRC REOPENS EBOLA-HIT SCHOOLS, SUSPENDS REMOTE LEARNING
Schools have reopened in Ebola-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with authorities reversing plans for remote learning in high-risk zones. The move followed concerns that prolonged distance learning could leave pupils in affected communities academically behind their peers. Government data showed that the outbreak had recorded more than 6,000 confirmed cases and…
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AFRICA GOVERNMENTS URGED TO MAKE DEMENTIA CARE A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY
African governments have been urged to make dementia a public health priority, with experts warning that the condition remains largely neglected across the continent. Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson of Dementia Africa, made the call on Wednesday September 2 at the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference 2026 in Abuja. Iyoko said Africa needed coordinated systems for dementia…
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KADUNA LAUNCHES ANTI-RABIES CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT DOGS, CATS AND COMMUNITIES
The Kaduna State Government has launched an anti-rabies vaccination campaign for dogs and cats as part of efforts to prevent zoonotic diseases and protect public health across the state. Commissioner for Agriculture, Murtala Dabo, said the campaign, flagged off in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area, also includes community sensitisation on zoonotic diseases and the disinfection…
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NMA WARNS AGAINST HARASSMENT, ASSAULT OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned Nigerians against harassing, intimidating or assaulting healthcare workers, stressing that medical personnel should not be blamed for every death recorded in hospitals. NMA President, Prof. Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, said a National Policy Against Intimidation and Harassment of Healthcare Workers was now in place to address the problem. He said…
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CHILDHOOD CANCER: CANCER SOCIETY SEEKS STRONGER POLICIES, EARLY DIAGNOSIS
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for stronger policies, sustainable financing and improved health systems to strengthen childhood cancer care in Nigeria. NCS President, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, made the call in Abuja to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, stressing the need to improve access to specialised treatment, essential medicines, diagnostic services and trained healthcare…
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WHO RESTRICTS ERVEBO VACCINE USE IN BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS OUTBREAK
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new emergency guidance limiting the use of the licensed Ervebo vaccine during outbreaks of Bundibugyo virus disease to approved research protocols. The decision followed an extraordinary meeting of WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation on August 19, 2026. The organisation said Ervebo should currently be used…
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BRICON FOUNDATION DONATES BREAST PROSTHESES, MASECTOMY BRAS TO CANCER SURVIVORS
The BRICON Foundation has donated 600 breast prostheses and 300 mastectomy bras to breast cancer survivors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), as part of activities marking its 10th anniversary. The foundation’s Co-Founder, Abigail Simon-Hart, who is also a breast cancer survivor, said the intervention was designed to help women rebuild their confidence…
