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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Health

September 3, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo still serious, warns Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains extremely serious.

Africa CDC building
September 3, 2026

Police arrest more suspected thieves of therapeutic food in Katsina

The police command in Katsina has arrested two additional suspects over the alleged diversion of ready-to-use therapeutic food, popularly known as ‘Yar Kwamaso’ in the state.

Malnourished northern kids
September 3, 2026

WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading rapidly

WHO says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths, warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly.

Ebola victims
September 2, 2026

Global mpox vaccine stockpile begins operations in September

According to the statement, two-thirds of reported cases occurred in Africa.

Monkeypox
September 2, 2026
Healthcare workers
September 2, 2026

Kano engages monarchs in fight against diphtheria

Mr Dankadai assured KNCDC of the traditional institution’s commitment to supporting the campaign against diphtheria.

Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)
September 2, 2026

Kaduna begins three-day workshop on 2027 health sector targets 

“An unfunded activity is not a plan; it is an aspiration,” Ms Ahmed said.

Kaduna state
September 2, 2026

Expert ‌warns of sharp rise in diabetes among Nigerian youths

Lekan Ogunlowo, the CEO of Zenith Care Hospital, Ibadan, attributed the rising number of young Nigerians diagnosed with diabetes to unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Nigerian youngsters
September 2, 2026

DR Congo Ebola death toll reaches 3,000

The Ebola Virus has killed at least 3,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the disease broke out in mid-May.

Ebola Patients
September 2, 2026

Diphtheria kills 23 people in Plateau

At least 23 people have been killed by diphtheria outbreaks in several communities, including 143 others suspected to be infected in Jos North council area of Plateau.

Jos University Teaching Hospital