Africa CDC warns Ebola outbreak not ‘under control’
An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was far from being “under control”, Africa’s top health body said Thursday, a day after the WHO said it was gaining ground against the virus.The outbreak, which began in the conflict-scarred northeastern province of Ituri, has seen more than 3,500 deaths from over 7,200 cases to date across seven […]
53-year-old woman jailed for dumping refuse in Lagos drain
A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse in a drainage channel in Lagos State.Monday was arrested in Meiran on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for allegedly dumping refuse in the drain during rainfall.The Lagos Waste Management Authority disclosed this in a Thursday statement, saying she was subsequently […]
NDLEA arrests fugitive kingpin over 49.7kg heroin haul
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested and brought back to Nigeria the suspected kingpin behind the 49.70kg heroin shipment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in 2024.The NDLEA disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in Abuja on Wednesday.The suspect, 52-year-old Festus Ibewuike, also […]
24 die after consuming herbal drinks in Ondo
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of some people in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state following the consumption of a herbal liquid substance.No fewer than 24 residents of two communities in the council area, Araromi Obu and Odigbo town, reportedly lost their lives after consuming the substance.The incident, which was […]
Ghana’s tallest man dies at 33
Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche, has died at the age of 33. His demise has prompted an outpour of grief, particularly in northern Ghana where his extraordinary height made him a local celebrity. According to the BBC on Tuesday evening, Awuche died on Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after […]
NAFDAC moves to cut salt in foods as Nigeria battles rising hypertension cases
As part of efforts to tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified plans to reduce sodium content in pre-packaged foods. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the draft Reduction of Sodium in Pre-Packaged Foods Regulations 2026, the Director-General of NAFDAC, […]
Fubara vows to make Rivers health tourism hub
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to improving the healthcare sector across the state. The governor, who gave the assurance on Tuesday in a goodwill message to mark World Health Day, pledged that his administration would continue to prioritise initiatives that guarantee citizens’ access to quality healthcare. This was […]
Resident doctors suspend strike, direct members to resume Wednesday
The National Association of Resident Doctors on Tuesday announced the suspension of its planned strike after reaching an understanding with the Federal Government on key demands, including payment of outstanding allowances and improvements in doctors’ welfare. The decision was taken after an emergency meeting of the association’s National Executive Council, where members reviewed assurances from […]
Faster emergency care ahead as FG considers Air Ambulance program
The Federal Government (FG) has started discussions with Airbus to buy air ambulance helicopters to improve emergency medical services across Nigeria. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, shared the update via the official Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office on Monday. The plan aims to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system by adding […]
EDOHERMA Meets Stakeholders on Enforceable Regulatory Standards to Drive SHINE Agenda
As part of efforts towards the actualisation of the Sen. Monday Okpebholo-led administration’s SHINE Agenda, the Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA), has organised a one-day event to critically review and update regulatory guidelines for all health facility types in the State. The engagement tagged Project “Safecare Edo,” which held at the John […]
