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Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

August 12, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak could surpass 2014–2016 epidemic, WHO warns

The WHO chief disclosed that 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths had been reported. 

World Health Organisation
August 11, 2026

FG to strengthen health security in South-East

The federal government pledged to support states, especially those in the South-East, to strengthen health security.

Jide Idris
August 11, 2026

WHO counters Trump’s order on fewer childhood vaccinations, says its recommendations science-based

Mr Trump signed the executive order on Monday, calling for a limit on immunisations against diseases from 18 to 11.

Trump, children undergoing vaccination and the WHO emblem.
August 11, 2026

Abia govt introduces digital app to track high-risk pregnancies

The Abia government has introduced a digital application, ‘CyTrack’, to identify and track high-risk pregnancies to improve maternal healthcare and reduce maternal and child mortality.

Governor Alex Otti
August 11, 2026

Niger Gas pledges to meet hospital oxygen demands in Enugu

Niger Gas has assured hospitals in Enugu state that the company is ready to meet all their oxygen demands within the shortest possible time.

Niger gas plant
August 11, 2026

Kano sanitation board warns traders against indiscriminate waste disposal

REMASAB has warned roadside traders and other operators against indiscriminate waste disposal on roads and in drainage channels.

Roadside refuse dumping
August 11, 2026

Trump signs order to cut childhood vaccines, urges split of MMR shots

Health secretary, who had long opposed vaccination over alleged links with autism, claimed Mr Trump’s order sought to give parents choice and not to limit access to vaccines.

President Donald Trump
August 10, 2026

Expert warns against squeezing, puncturing whitlow infections

She said whitlow could occur when bacteria entered through cuts or injuries around the fingernail. 

fingernail
August 10, 2026

Lassa fever cases hit 1,000, death toll rises to 237 in Nigeria

The agency said the figures represented a case fatality rate (CFR) of 23.7 per cent. 

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
August 10, 2026

Lawmaker donates 200 dialysis consumables to MAUTH

Mr Salihu said the gesture was part of his humanitarian support, intended to help patients receive services at a subsidised rate, going beyond politics.

Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital