1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (114+ words) KCLR 96 FM A Kilkenny woman in Uganda says everything's under control with regard to the Ebola outbreak. Concern had been expressed that the disease could spread rapidly across Africa following 80 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases in the Democratic Republic…...

27+ min ago  (22+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has warned against what he describes as attempts to shield global health institutions from meaningful reforms, insisting that...

6+ min ago  (1095+ words) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has long been defined by borders, enforcement and revenue protection. Yet within its structure exists a quieter commitment that often escapes public attention. In Katsina last Monday, that dimension came into focus at the 7th Medical…...

15+ min ago  (191+ words) Feels like: 21. 1 C21. 1 F | Partly cloudy China and Russia are expanding their cooperation in healthcare, with joint efforts producing practical results across areas such as cancer treatment, infectious diseases, medical devices, education and traditional medicine, according to reports. The collaboration includes…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (271+ words) The Department of Health (DOH) said it is coordinating with the World Health Organization (WHO) following the declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a "public health emergency of international concern" (PHEIC). In…...

8+ min ago  (244+ words) The WHO South-East Asia Region has opened nominations for the 2026 WHO South-East Asia Public Health Champion Award, recognizing individuals and institutions whose leadership and contributions have led to significant and sustained improvements in public health across the Region. The award…...

17+ min ago  (308+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a bold new framework aimed at reshaping global health governance and reducing Africa's dependence on foreign-controlled healthcare systems. Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly on Monday, May 18, President Mahama said countries in the Global…...

8+ min ago  (68+ words) Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth has called for a reduction in tobacco excise amid fears the illegal market would begin to drive an increase in smoking. Updated May 18, 2026 " 7: 17pm, first published 7: 12pm...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago  (271+ words) The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern for the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, citing concerns about the rise in suspected cases and deaths, as well as cross-border…...

56+ min ago  (299+ words) The outbreak has affected eastern Congo, especially the Ituri province, and Uganda. Ebola does not spread through the air like Covid-19. "It mainly spreads through direct contact with the blood, body fluids, or contaminated items of an infected person. Family…...