The World Health Organisation’s Technical Advisory Group has recommended that the Ervebo vaccine be prioritised for a randomised clinical trial against Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The recommendation followed preliminary animal-study findings suggesting that Ervebo may provide some cross-protection against the virus, particularly in reducing deaths. WHO said experts found no…
As Nigeria confronts an increasing health crisis marked by 125,000 new cancer diagnoses each year and a stark shortage of just 100 specialized oncologists nationwide, a media initiative is reframing the role of journalism in public health. With nearly 70% of cancer cases in the country diagnosed at advanced stages, health experts warn that the…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released updated guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia through evidence-based interventions that promote brain health across the lifespan. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the global health body said up to 45 per cent of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors, meaning many cases…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 2,000 confirmed cases, with 754 deathsrecorded, as health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) warn that the actual scale of the outbreak may be significantly higher. According to the latest figures released by Congolese health authorities, the outbreak has spread across five provinces, with the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger collaboration and increased investment in drowning prevention across Africa, warning that an estimated 66,000 people die from drowning each year in the region. In a message to commemorate World Drowning Prevention Day 2026, observed annually on July 25, the WHO Regional Director for Africa said this year’s theme, “Unite to Turn…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that global cancer cases could rise to 35 million annually by 2050, urging urgent action to tackle the growing health challenge. WHO said cancer currently causes more than 26,000 deaths daily, with 20.6 million new cases recorded each year. The warning was contained in the WHO Global Status…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed 600 lives, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), just days after the reported death toll surpassed 500. The UN health agency’s latest figures show that the country has recorded 1,759 confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, with 600…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the largest ever recorded, with more than 1,400 confirmed cases and over 400 deaths. Speaking during an online media briefing on Friday, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Janabi, described the outbreak as one of Africa’s most serious public health emergencies…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the commencement of clinical trials for two potential treatments targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola currently driving an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the trial officially began on Thursday with the enrolment of the first patient. The study…
In a major stride toward continental health security, Nigeria’s Helix Biogen Institute has announced its participation in a strategic pan-African consortium aimed at accelerating the development of a vaccine candidate against the Ebola Bundibugyo virus. The initiative is a direct response to a recent call for proposals by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),…
