Category: Health
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WHO REPORTS OVER 500 SUSPECTED EBOLA CASES, 130 DEATHS IN DRC OUTBREAK
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than 500 suspected Ebola cases and about 130 suspected deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). WHO officials say only 30 cases have been confirmed so far, while investigations continue into the spread of the outbreak, which has also reached parts of North Kivu…
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U.S. SUPPORTS EBOLA RESPONSE WITH FUNDING FOR 50 CLINICS IN DRC AND UGANDA
The United States says it is supporting efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda by funding up to 50 treatment clinics. According to the U.S. Department of State, the clinics are being rapidly deployed to strengthen emergency response in affected areas. They will provide Ebola screening,…
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HEAT WAVE LINKED TO RISING ANIMAL DISEASE CASES IN BAUCHI — VETERINARIAN
A Bauchi-based veterinarian, Dr Abubakar Tilde, says rising temperatures are contributing to increased cases of zoonotic diseases in the state. Speaking in Bauchi, the expert said more than 100 animals were treated at veterinary clinics across the metropolis in May 2026, with some illnesses linked to extreme weather conditions and transportation stress. Tilde explained that…
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WHO DECLARES EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC AND UGANDA A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. order spread, and uncertainty about the full scale of the outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Health authorities have reported confirmed and suspected cases, including deaths,…
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NIGERI’S DIGITAL HEALTH GAP: PAPER RECORDS STILL DOMINATE WHILE SOME HOSPITALS GO FULLY DIGITAL
Nigeria’s healthcare system is experiencing an uneven shift from paper-based records to digital medical systems across public hospitals. At University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), patients still go through manual processes such as physical file movement, repeated registrations, and delays caused by missing or misplaced records. In contrast,…
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AGN REVALIDATES MEMBERSHIP, URGES ACTORS TO JOIN HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
The FCT chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has carried out a membership verification and revalidation exercise as part of efforts to update and sanitise its membership database. The exercise, which took place at the guild’s national secretariat in Abuja, required physical attendance from actors across the Federal Capital Territory. According to AGN…
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PENCOM LAUNCHES FREE HEALTHCARE SCHEME FOR LOW-INCOME PENSIONERS
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a free healthcare initiative for low-income pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme. In a statement, PenCom said the programme—known as PenCare is designed to reduce medical costs and improve the wellbeing of retirees. The scheme targets retirees aged 60 and above who earn less than N70,000 monthly from…
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CRUISE LOCKDOWN: PASSENGERS STRANDED AS DEADLY VIRUS SCARE HITS SHIP
Passengers aboard the cruise vessel Hondius are unable to disembark in Cape Verde after a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus triggered health concerns. The ship, carrying about 150 passengers and 61 crew, is currently anchored off Praia, with only three individuals cleared for medical evacuation. Operator Oceanwide Expeditions says it is weighing options, including sailing to…
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CELEBRITY FIGHT SCARE: DOCTOR URGES PORTABLE TO GET BRAIN SCAN AFTER BRUTAL BOUT
A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, has urged singer Portable to undergo an urgent brain scan following his intense boxing clash with skit maker Carter Efe. The celebrity fight, held in Lagos over the weekend, saw Portable take heavy blows to the head before losing—sparking widespread reactions online. Reacting in a viral video, the doctor…
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NYANYA RESIDENTS SOUND ALARM OVER “GROWING MOUNTAIN” OF REFUSE
Residents of Nyanya and Jikwoyi are raising serious concerns over a fast-growing roadside dump site, warning that the situation is now affecting their health, movement, and livelihoods. Locals say the foul odour has become a daily struggle—causing headaches, nausea, and sleepless nights, especially for children and the elderly. But it’s not just about the smell.…
