Nigeria on High Alert as NCDC Strengthens Ebola Preparedness Amid DRC Outbreak
‘Nigeria Has No Confirmed Ebola Case, But Preparedness Must Begin Before the First Case Is Detected’ — NCDC DG By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Nigeria […]
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WHO Revises Suspected Ebola Cases in DR Congo Down to 116, Confirms 330 Infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) has significantly reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Ondo Doctors Begin 72-Hour Strike Over Alleged Assault on Colleague at FMC Owo
Medical doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, and its Akure Annex have commenced a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged assault of a […]
WHO Raises Alarm as Suspected Ebola Cases in DR Congo Exceed 900
The World Health Organization has raised concern over the growing Ebola outbreak in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 900 suspected […]
Geneva Dialogue Ignites Fresh Push for Sovereign Global Health Reform
A renewed call for sovereign, country-led global health reform took centre stage in Geneva as Heads of State, health ministers and global health leaders gathered […]
Lagos Intensifies Drive for Universal Health Coverage Through Mandatory Health Insurance Scheme
The Lagos State Government has stepped up efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage through the Lagos State Health Management Agency by engaging Civil Society Organisations […]
First Lady Calls for Urgent Action Against Child Marriage, Obstetric Fistula
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for urgent and coordinated efforts to end child marriage, describing the practice as a major contributor to obstetric […]
Africa CDC Warns 10 African Nations at Risk as Ebola Outbreak Escalates
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that at least 10 African countries are at risk of being affected by […]
NIS Assures Nigerians of Tight Border Surveillance Amid Ebola Threat
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reassured Nigerians that the country’s land borders will not serve as unchecked entry points for the Ebola virus currently […]
Lagos Assures Residents of Safety Amid Ebola Outbreak in Central, East Africa
The Lagos State Government has assured residents that there is no recorded case of Ebola Virus Disease in the state, urging the public not to […]