The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is strengthening surveillance at the country’s borders following the confirmed outbreak of the Ebola virus in Kasai Province, Democratic…
Read More NCDC steps up border surveillance as Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health…
Read More Democratic Republic of the Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak
The European Union is now prohibiting the use of a key chemical ingredient in some gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products. The ban, which went into effect this week,…
Read More Europe bans chemical used in some gel nail polishes, classifying it as a ‘reproductive toxicant’
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on Nigeria to strengthen the use of research and evidence in designing health financing policies that can accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage…
Read More WHO calls for research-driven health financing in Nigeria
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over the weekend issued a 10-day ultimatum to all relevant government agencies. The warning was issued in a communiqué signed by Tope Osundara,…
Read More Resident doctors poised for nationwide strike, give FG 10-day ultimatum