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Health

November 8, 2026

Ghana introduces mandatory health declaration form for incoming travellers

The service said the measure would help improve the tracking of public health risks.

John Mahama
November 7, 2026

Deaths from Ebola rise to 5,198 in DR Congo

The WHO said in a statement on Saturday that the figure recorded was as of November 3, representing a case fatality ratio of 48.7 per cent.

Ebola patients
November 7, 2026

WHO urges Nigeria to make health services accessible to all

WHO said that health programmes often fail to identify people who are left out of services.

WHO
November 7, 2026

NASRE, hospital partner to provide free medical services for journalists

The NASRE president said the partnership was formalised during a meeting in Lagos.

NASRE
November 7, 2026

Plateau records 724 surgeries, treats 17,603 patients in free medical outreach

The commissioner said no death was recorded throughout the outreach.

Nicholas Ba’amlong
November 6, 2026

NAFDAC warns Imo patent medicine dealers against selling fake, expired drugs

According to the NAFDAC boss, commercial interests must never justify endangering public health.

NAFDAC
November 6, 2026

Adamawa govt, NMA begin free medical outreach in Lamurde‎

‎Mr Noel said 55 doctors, nurses and other health professionals were mobilised for free consultations, laboratory tests, ultrasound scans and surgeries.

Medical outreach
November 6, 2026

South Sudan inaugurates first cancer registry to track cases

Mr Nyebswah said the registry is more than just a system for recording cancer cases but a foundation for better decisions

South Sudan
November 6, 2026

Nigerian doctors reject bill proposing six-month jail for emergency delay

Resident doctors rejected proposed legislation seeking a six-month jail term or ₦300,000 fine for healthcare professionals over delays in emergency medical treatment.

DOCTORS
November 6, 2026

Doctors urge National Assembly to review proposed emergency care penalties 

cautioned that legislation must recognise the practical challenges facing healthcare facilities, particularly private hospitals.

Medical doctors in Nigeria