WHO Cautions Against Assuming Ebola Vaccine Protects Against Bundibugyo Virus The World Health Organization WHO has cautioned against assuming that Ervebo, the only licensed Ebola vaccine, can protect people against the Bundibugyo virus amid an ongoing outbreak. The warning highlights uncertainty over whether the vaccine, which was developed and licensed for protection against Zaire ebolavirus, […]

At-Home Test Could Reduce Invasive Procedures and Speed Up Diagnosis Researchers are developing an at-home test that could help reduce the number of invasive medical procedures required by some patients while supporting faster diagnosis. The test is expected to provide patients with a simpler way of undergoing certain diagnostic checks from home, potentially reducing the […]

Senegal-Made Sickle Cell Treatment Raises Hopes of Lower-Cost Care in Africa An 18-year-old Senegalese sickle cell patient, Mamadou Tahirou, has become part of a growing effort to improve access to treatment as a laboratory near Dakar begins producing a cheaper version of a key sickle cell medicine. Tahirou’s frail appearance, which makes him look considerably […]

NHS to Offer HPV Self-Testing Kits to Women Who Miss Cervical Screening Women in England who miss a scheduled cervical screening appointment are to be offered HPV self-testing kits under a new NHS initiative aimed at improving screening participation. The self-testing kits will allow eligible women to collect their own samples at home, providing an […]

Only 40% of World’s Health Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards UN Only 40 per cent of health care facilities worldwide had basic sanitation services in 2025, leaving hundreds of millions of people without access to adequate toilets and sanitation, according to new figures from the World Health Organisation WHO and UNICEF. The agencies said 11 […]

Nigeria’s Silent Air Pollution Crisis Puts Lung Health at Risk Nigeria is facing a largely overlooked public health crisis as millions of citizens are exposed daily to polluted air from household cooking smoke, vehicle emissions, industrial activities, construction dust, open waste burning and gas flaring. The warning comes amid growing concern over the country’s respiratory […]

Study Links Faster Walking in Older Adults to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline Scientists are increasingly studying a group of older adults described as “super movers” people in their 80s who maintain unusually fast walking speeds compared with others their age. A new study published in the journal Neurology on July 14 found that older […]

The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency has intensified efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding by taking its 2026 World Breastfeeding Week awareness campaign to churches across Calabar. Health workers used the outreach to educate mothers and expectant women on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life, […]

Early Exposure to Eggs and Other Allergens Linked to Lower Allergy Risk in Babies, Study Finds Parents were once told to delay introducing allergenic foods such as eggs, peanuts, and dairy to babies especially if allergies ran in the family. New research, however, suggests the opposite approach is helping reduce childhood food allergies.A study led […]

Study Suggests Specific Types of Fresh Foods May Better Support Heart Health Than General “5-a-Day Eating very specific types of fresh foods each day rather than simply meeting the general recommendation of five portions of fruit and vegetables may offer stronger protection for heart health, according to a new study. The research suggests that the […]

Global Mental Health Crisis Nearly Doubles Since 1990, Study Finds A major new study published in The Lancet has revealed that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with mental disorders in 2023, marking a 95.5% increase since 1990 and signaling a deepening global mental health crisis. The research, conducted by scientists from the Institute […]

Many Alcohol-Related Diseases Can Be Reversed If Action Is Taken Early Experts Despite growing concerns about the harmful effects of alcohol on human health, scientists say there is encouraging evidence that many alcohol-related diseases can be slowed, stopped, or even reversed when people reduce or completely stop drinking early enough. Medical experts say the human […]

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern PHEIC, warning that the virus poses a high regional risk because of cross-border movement and limited medical tools to contain it. The emergency declaration follows a rapidly growing outbreak linked to the […]

WHO Says No Sign Of Wider Hantavirus Outbreak After Cruise Ship Evacuation The Director-General of the World Health Organization WHO , Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has said there is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak following the evacuation of the final passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship linked to several infections and deaths. Speaking after […]

Health Authorities Race To Contain Hantavirus Outbreak Linked To Cruise Ship Global health authorities are working urgently to trace contacts and contain a hantavirus outbreak after the World Health Organization WHO confirmed infections connected to passengers and crew aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius. The UN health agency said five confirmed cases have so […]

WHO Says Public Risk Remains “Extremely Low” After Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured the public that the risk posed by a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship remains “minimal,” stressing that the virus spreads only through very close contact and is unlikely to trigger wider community transmission. […]

SPMC Launches 13-Week Radio Series on Menstrual Health Education The Sanitary Pad Media Campaign SPMC has launched a new 13-week radio programme aimed at improving menstrual health awareness among girls and women through weekly educational broadcasts. The initiative, titled “Your Menstrual Health in 5 Minutes,” will air every Wednesday on Smailz 98.7FM, focusing on breaking […]

World Health Organization Confirms Five Hantavirus Cases Linked to Cruise Ship Outbreak The World Health Organization WHO has confirmed that five cases of hantavirus infection have now been linked to a cruise ship outbreak, warning that additional infections may still emerge because the virus can remain dormant for weeks before symptoms appear. Health officials say […]

Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System Struggles Despite Billions in Funding Nigeria’s primary healthcare system continues to face severe challenges despite billions of naira allocated to the sector over the past four years, raising fresh concerns about healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. A detailed report revealed that many Primary Healthcare Centres PHCs across the country remain […]

A new report has revealed that only seven per cent of emergency cases in Nigeria are handled by public ambulances, underscoring major gaps in the country’s emergency medical response system. According to the findings, government-operated ambulance services — including those under the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) account for just 7% of […]

World Health Day Raises Alarm Over WHO Funding Crisis After U.S. Exit Leaves $1.9bn Deficit Global health leaders have raised fresh concerns over the sustainability of international health programmes as the World Health Organization (WHO) faces a major funding crisis following the withdrawal of the United States, leaving a projected $1.9 billion budget shortfall. The […]

NHS delayed raising alarm over meningitis outbreak, investigation finds The National Health Service waited two days before raising the alarm about a meningitis outbreak, the BBC has learned. The delay has prompted concern among health experts about how quickly warnings are issued during potentially serious public health incident According to the BBC investigation, health officials […]

NHS Heart & Lung Transplants Flatlined for Three Decades, Investigation Finds The number of heart and lung transplants carried out annually by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has stagnated for nearly 30 years, a major BBC File on 4 investigation has revealed, raising concerns about outdated technology, chronic under‑investment and the departure of senior […]

UK COVID‑19 INQUIRY NHS “CAME CLOSE TO COLLAPSE” DURING PANDEMIC, REPORT FINDS The National Health Service (NHS) narrowly avoided collapse during the height of the COVID‑19 pandemic, according to the latest findings from the UK’s official Covid‑19 Inquiry, which highlighted extreme pressure on healthcare services and the “extraordinary efforts” of NHS staff in keeping the […]