Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have announced that the first two patients treated for Ebola in the Bulape health zone, Kasai Province, have fully recovered. They were discharged from the local treatment centre. The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Africa shared the update on its official X handle on Tuesday. The recovery of the patients is seen as a big step forward in the country’s fight against the deadly virus, which resurfaced in the region earlier this month. The recoveries were achieved through stronger medical care and quick response measures introduced over the past week. These…
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A Pharmacist and World Patient Safety Advocate, Dr. Olumide Obube, has urged governments, health workers, and patients across Nigeria to share responsibility in making healthcare safer. He stressed that giving patients a voice is key to building trust and preventing avoidable deaths. Obube made this call in a statement on Wednesday to mark World Patient Safety Day 2025, an annual initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) that draws attention to the urgent need for safer healthcare systems. He explained that this year’s theme, “Elevate the Voice of Patients: Engage for Safety!”, highlights the importance of involving patients as active…
The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has warned that Nigeria’s weak laboratory capacity for detecting Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) is causing misdiagnosis, underdiagnoses, and wrong treatment of patients. The agency raised this concern on Wednesday during a media roundtable in Abuja. The session focused on its support for AFI surveillance in Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other partners. Experts explained that fixing gaps such as poor testing facilities, weak policies, and low diagnostic capacity is key to improving AFI surveillance in the country. According to Oladipupo…
The Lagos State Government has introduced 10 newly purchased Motorcycle Response Unit Ambulances, also called Ambulance Bikes, to improve emergency response and save lives across the state. The government explained that the motorcycles can easily move through Lagos traffic, narrow roads, and hard-to-reach places. This makes it possible for paramedics to reach patients quickly in emergencies where “every minute counts.” According to a statement from the Ministry of Health’s Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the ambulance bikes are 220 CC superbikes. Each one is fitted with three aluminum storage boxes carrying emergency equipment. The medical tools include blood pressure…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, said that President Bola Tinubu has given an order to help bring down food prices across the country. Even though the goal is to solve food shortages and reduce high prices, people living in the northern part of Nigeria are still struggling with many problems. This situation has caused different reactions, especially from farmers both online and in local communities. A well-known trader from Isheri Osun, Mrs. Simon, shared her worries about how the government’s plan would affect people like her. She said, “People in the North are already…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Yola office, led rescue and evacuation efforts after heavy flash floods hit 13 communities in Yola North and Yola South on September 16, 2025. Fast-response teams from NEMA worked with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency, fire services, local emergency workers, and volunteers to search for and rescue people trapped by the flood. They safely moved vulnerable people — including women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities — from dangerous areas to safe shelters. NEMA teams quickly checked the flooded areas to see how bad the damage was, what was destroyed, and what…
On Tuesday, hundreds of women in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, took to the streets in protest. They blocked major roads, including the busy Five Junction, to express anger over what they described as the continuous abduction and disappearance of children in the community over the past year. The protest was sparked by the alleged abduction of more children on Monday. Among them was reportedly the child of a well-known community leader. For several hours, the women and other residents barricaded roads, stopping vehicles and crippling business activities. Shops and offices were forced to close as…
Four people are in critical condition after a fire broke out in a six-storey building at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island. The building houses a branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and other offices. In the same area, another fire incident occurred at a nearby plaza, causing part of the structure to collapse. The first fire sparked panic among workers and passersby in the busy commercial district. Videos shared on social media showed some people attempting to jump from the burning building, while others were rescued with ladders by residents and passersby. Crowds gathered outside as…
On Tuesday morning, parts of Lagos State were once again submerged after heavy rainfall that began in the early hours. This latest flooding happened only weeks after another downpour had caused serious damage across the state. Reporters gathered that property worth millions of naira was destroyed in Ikorodu, which was one of the worst-hit areas. Tuesday’s experience was no different as major roads and several communities across the state were covered by floodwaters. From Ago Palace Way in Okota to Ikorodu, Akowonjo, and Lekki, residents complained that their homes and shops were flooded, leaving them stranded. A viral video shared…
The World Bank has raised concern over the worsening global sanitation crisis, warning that nearly two out of every five people in the world do not have access to safe sanitation. It said this failure threatens public health, slows economic growth, and harms the environment. According to the Bank, Africa alone loses about \$200 billion every year due to poor sanitation. It noted that with better investment in water and sanitation services, the continent’s GDP could increase by up to 5 per cent. This warning was contained in a new report released on Tuesday, titled “The Global Sanitation Crisis: Pathways…