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May 29, 2026

AIICO drives community health impact with malaria prevention outreach

The company distributed 600 insecticide nets during the outreach and conducted health education sessions on malaria prevention.

AIICO Insurance
May 29, 2026

Tinubu inaugurates ultra-modern FMC Abuja complex to curb medical tourism

According to him, the project reflects the federal government’s commitment to repositioning the healthcare sector.

Federal-Medical-Centre-FMC-Jabi-Abuja
May 29, 2026

Lagos health agencies ready to contain Ebola, Sanwo-Olu says

He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspected health matters to the appropriate agencies.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
May 29, 2026

FG plans flight restrictions, passenger isolation to prevent Ebola outbreak

The federal government has announced plans to impose restrictions on flights from countries affected by Ebola as part of an effort to prevent an outbreak in the country.

President Bola Tinubu and Tinubu, Gbajabiamila wearing face mask
May 29, 2026

Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, Kano, Cross River, Enugu high-risk areas for Ebola virus outbreak: NCDC

Nigeria has activated its national Emergency Operations Centre, currently operating in alert mode while coordinating preparedness activities, according to NCDC.

May 29, 2026

WHO prioritises clinical trials for Bundibugyo Ebola treatments, vaccines

Health experts have advised that all candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus should be used exclusively within clinical trials.

DRC health workers in hazmat
May 29, 2026

ECA seeks urgent financing for Africa’s water, sanitation sector

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent action to close Africa’s huge financing gap in water and sanitation investments.

May 28, 2026

NOA intensifies Ebola virus awareness campaign in Kaduna

He called on citizens to adopt preventive measures such as regular handwashing.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
May 28, 2026

Menstrual Hygiene: U.S.-based NGO distributes sanitary pads to 1,578 students in Imo

She said the initiative was part of the organisation’s efforts to end period stigma and also highlight the crucial role of menstrual health in achieving girl child education.

May 28, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: Thailand becomes first country to mandate 21-day quarantine for travellers arriving from DR Congo, Uganda

The DDC also mandated that travellers coming from both territories should be allowed to enter Thailand only via Suvarnabhumi Airport.