Tag: Ebola
Ebola: Experts urge reactivation of health surveillance system
Lagos, Sept.16, 2025 (NAN) Amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) some health experts have called for ...
Mpox: Whither lessons from Ebola outbreak?
As 2024 unfolds Nigeria finds itself at a critical juncture in its public health journey as a major health challenge emerged. Monkeypox, otherwise known...
Unveiling Nigeria’s epidemic preparedness beyond headlines
In the lush fields of Nasarawa State, 43-year-old Mrs. Mariamu Jubril was tirelessly nurturing crops that sustained her family.
However, a silent battle raged—one that...
World Health Day: First lady advocates health equity for Nigerians
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians to join the call to ensure “Health for All” across the country.
In her message...
AHF Salutes Uganda on Ebola Response Win
KAMPALA, Uganda: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global HIV/AIDS organization, hailed today the Government of Uganda’s heroic efforts in successfully controlling the Ebola Sudan...
WHO Declares End To Second Ebola Outbreak In Guinea
The World Health Organization on Saturday officially announced the end of Guinea’s second Ebola outbreak which was declared on February 14.
“I have the honour...
Pay protest: Congolese health workers tone down response
Health workers responding to the coronavirus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital have cut their services to a minimum in protest against unpaid...
Ebola: outbreak in East Congo no longer emergency – WHO
The World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that was declared over on Thursday no...
WHO declares 10th Ebola outbreak over in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday declared 10 Ebola outbreak in the East Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over, after almost two years...
Ebola: DR Congo announces fresh cases
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported a fresh Ebola outbreak in the country's northwest, just weeks before they...
Congo DR Begins 42-day Countdown Towards Expelling Ebola
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has started a 42-day countdown to end Ebola in the country, the director-general of the World Health Organisation...
Ebola: World Bank Excludes Nigeria From $105m West African Fund
The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $105m grant to finance Ebola-containment efforts in West African countries infected with the...
Obama to deploy 3,000 troops as Ebola crisis worsens
The United States announced on Tuesday it will send 3,000 troops to help tackle the Ebola outbreak as part of a ramped-up plan, including...
Ebola: Liberia ‘Sacks Two Ministers, 8 Others For Alleged Insensitivity
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has announced the sacking of 10 government officials who have been “out of the country without an excuse” amid...
Ebola: Nigerian doctors reject resumption date for schools
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)has rejected the new school resumption date of September 22 as directed by the Federal Government instead of October 13.
The...
Ebola: Nigeria confirms 18 cases, 8th patient discharged
Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has given an update of the status of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria.
1. Total number of confirmed cases...
Ebola: Private Schools defy Nigeria’s order on closure
Apparently challenged by the financial implications of the Federal government's order, private schools have devised alternative methods of keeping their schools opened for business....
