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Monday, May 25, 2026

Health

May 21, 2026

SFH, partners disseminate findings on hormonal IUD scale-up in Nasarawa

Abdulsamad Salihu, the executive director of donor-funded portfolio directorate at SFH, described the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s reproductive health journey.

Society for Family Health,
May 21, 2026

NAFDAC urges stakeholders to lead AMR, ADR campaign

NAFDAC has charged stakeholders and Nigerians to lead vigilance against Antimicrobial Resistance on drugs and Adverse Drug Reactions.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
May 21, 2026

WHO honours six global health laureates

The World Health Organisation said six laureates advancing primary health care were recognised during the 79th World Health Assembly.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
May 20, 2026

WHO releases additional $3.5 million to tackle Ebola in DRC, Uganda

He highlighted the challenges posed by the significant population movements in the DR Congo.

Ebola Patients
May 20, 2026

Civil society seeks creation of Benue child nutrition fund

Mr Ikwue reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to policies and partnerships that promote the welfare of women and children in the state.

Benue State  
May 20, 2026

Sokoto: CADI, UNFPA train district heads to tackle GBV, boost health access

CADI, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, has trained 87 district heads in Sokoto State on addressing harmful social norms.

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May 20, 2026

American doctor tested positive for Ebola in DRC transferred to Germany: WHO

The American doctor, who was working in the DRC with a medical missionary group, tested positive, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Ebola Patients
May 20, 2026

WHO ramps up efforts to contain DRC’s Ebola outbreak

WHO says it is intensifying efforts and supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government to contain the Ebola outbreak in the country’s north-eastern Ituri Province.

Ebola crisis in DRC
May 19, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: U.S. mobilises $13 million fund for Africa 

The American government was similarly coordinating donations from other international partners including the European Union and UK.

May 19, 2026

U.S. bans foreigners with travel history to DRC, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

The travel restrictions, effective immediately, apply to all non-U.S. passport holders who have been to the aforementioned countries within the last 21 days.

Donald Trump