The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has assured students, staff, and parents of the safety and welfare of students following reports of a suspected diarrhoea outbreak in some hostels on campus. Concerns had emerged from Moremi Hall, a female hostel, where several students were reported to be experiencing symptoms including vomiting, stooling, and fever. The situation…
The management of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has dismissed allegations of negligence surrounding the death of a 34-year-old patient whose case has generated discussions on social media. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the hospital expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and clarified that the patient was referred from another medical facility…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigerians to make voluntary blood donation a regular civic responsibility, stressing that safe blood remains essential for saving lives and strengthening the nation’s healthcare system. Speaking at the commemoration of World Blood Donor Day 2026, WHO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. Pavel Ursu, praised voluntary blood donors for…
The Ugandan government has criticized travel restrictions imposed by several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates, in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the measures as unfair and disproportionate. Uganda’s Ministry of Health raised concerns over the restrictions despite widespread international…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the continued spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the disease is expanding into new communities and provinces in the country’s northeast. Since the outbreak was declared in May 2026, health authorities have recorded 676 confirmed cases and 136…
The global community has marked World Blood Donor Day 2026, using the occasion to highlight the importance of voluntary blood donation and the need to ensure safe and adequate blood supply for patients worldwide. This year’s theme, “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives,” underscores the life-saving impact of every donation, describing it as a reflection…
The race for Nigeria’s most prestigious healthcare honours has officially begun as the organizers of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) opened online voting for the 2026 edition. The annual awards recognize outstanding healthcare Institutions, Professionals, Pharmaceutical Companies, Diagnostics Providers, Health Insurers, and Media Organizations making significant contributions to healthcare delivery across the Country. This…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s emergency response capacity. The move comes amid growing concerns over renewed Ebola outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa, particularly in…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to begin implementing a national framework for the protection of healthcare workers amid rising attacks on medical personnel across the country. At the end of its Ordinary General Meeting in Kano, the association expressed deep concern over increasing cases…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed growing concern over the rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with confirmed cases now approaching the 500 mark. According to the WHO’s latest situation update, a total of 471 confirmed cases and 84 deaths have been recorded across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, highlighting…
