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HEALTHJul 3Un essai clinique de traitements contre Ebola débute en République démocratique du CongoSelon les données de l'OMS, on dénombre 1 406 cas confirmés de la maladie en RDC, 301 cas suspects et 438 décès.BBC Afrique
HEALTHJul 3Ebola: Ramaphosa urges solidarity with Congo in visit to KinshasaDuring a visit to Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed "solidarity" and "condolences" with the DR Congo as the death toll climbs above 400Africanews [en]
HEALTHJul 3WHO launches clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR CongoThe trial, known as the Platform Adaptive Randomised Trial for New and Repurposed Filovirus TreatmentS (PARTNERS), began enrolling patients on Thursday, WHO said in a statement. The post WHO launches clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR Congo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHBREAKINGJul 2DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 400 deaths as virus reaches major cityFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHJul 2Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of CongoBBC World
HEALTHBREAKINGJul 2DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 400 deaths as virus reaches major cityLe Monde [en]
HEALTHJul 2Ebola: Nigeria reports 80% risk communication, community engagement readinessDr Jide Idris, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), said this on Thursday during the second Ebola RCCE+IM preparedness webinar. The post Ebola: Nigeria reports 80% risk communication, community engagement readiness appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 2Ramaphosa heads to Kinshasa as Africa rallies behind DRC’s Ebola fightSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday for a high-level African Union solidarity mission aimed at reinforcing continental support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo's response to its latest Ebola outbreak.Africanews [en]
HEALTHJul 2Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deathsSome residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.BBC World
HEALTHJul 2HIV Cases in Lagos Reach Highest in Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI ScreeningIf you live in Lagos—or visit the city often—this is worth your attention. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025, Lagos recorded the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 cases documented through testing. As Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos […] The post HIV Cases in Lagos Reach Highest in Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI Screening appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 2WHO says 120 dead in Sudan's latest cholera outbreakAfricanews [en]
HEALTHJul 2Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR CongoFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHJul 2On the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 1How haircuts are helping men recover at a Kenyan mental health hospitalAt Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients are offered a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers. Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as patients often lose interest in self-care.Africanews [en]
HEALTHJul 1Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6 bn, says UNVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 1120 dead in latest Sudan cholera outbreak – WHOVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 1Personal grooming services boost patients' dignity at Kenyan mental health hospitalAt Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients are offered a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers. Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as patients often lose interest in self-care.Africanews [en]
HEALTHJul 1Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — CustomsThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered an attempt to smuggle unregistered pharmaceutical products into Nigeria using a fake registration number belonging to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The post Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — Customs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 1How barbers help Kenya's largest mental health hospital, one haircut at a timeIn Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. However, doing small things intentionally is a powerful start. The country's largest psychiatric referral hospital is welcoming back a former patient who's helping others in their recovery by offering grooming sessions to help them boost their self-esteem.France 24 [en]
HEALTHJul 1Ebola outbreak: UN projects $3.6 billion cost for Africa in worst caseAfricanews [en]
HEALTHJul 1Cancer care: Medserve-LUTH retains Nigeria’s top oncology centre award for 4th straight yearBy Chioma Obinna Cancer care in Nigeria received a boost for cancer care in Nigeria, as the Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre retained its title as the Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year, further cementing its status as a leading cancer treatment hub in West Africa. The award was conferred at the […] The post Cancer care: Medserve-LUTH retains Nigeria’s top oncology centre award for 4th straight year appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 1Nigeria gets 1st Mental Health Tracker to expose policy failures, accountability… Millions remain at risk as key reforms stall four years after Mental Health ActBy Chioma Obinna To confront Nigeria’s deepening mental health crisis, Nigerian Mental Health (NMH) has launched the country’s first-ever public-facing Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker, an accountability tool aimed at exposing implementation gaps and compelling government action on long-promised reforms. The […] The post Nigeria gets 1st Mental Health Tracker to expose policy failures, accountability appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJun 30UK patient tested for possible Ebola as cases rise in AfricaA hospital in Scotland is testing a patient for Ebola as central Africa faces a deadly outbreak of the virus. The person arrived at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow on Tuesday, according to a report from the BBC. A representative for the hospital declined to comment. Public Health Scotland (PHS), the government health agency, said there are no confirmed cases in the country and the risk to the public remains low. The UK’s National Health Service has “safe procedures in place...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJun 30Giant African snails enter school campuses in Tirunavaya, raising health concerns for childrenGiant African snails have appeared on school campuses in Tirunavaya, leading to health concerns for children. This situation highlights a local public health issue potentially affecting student well-being.The Hindu