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Ebola: One imported case does not mean Nigeria is experiencing outbreak – WHO
He urged Nigerians to remain calm, stay informed and follow advice from public health authorities. The post Ebola: One imported case does not mean Nigeria is experiencing outbreak – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria’s first Ebola patient is diplomat’s wife who holidayed in Uganda — Africa CDC
Providing details of the patient’s medical history, Mr Kaseya said the woman first developed symptoms on 6 October and initially sought treatment at a private hospital, believing she had malaria. The post Nigeria’s first Ebola patient is diplomat’s wife who holidayed in Uganda —…
Gatefield warns financial hardship, corruption are undermining Nigerians’ health
Presenting findings from the LiveWell Longevity Factor Report on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Emoruwa said the factors determining how long Nigerians live extend beyond the immediate causes of illness to include the cost of treatment, experiences with public services and exposure to…
Ebola: Nigeria has capacity to contain outbreak like 2014 – Minister
Mr Pate gave the assurance on Wednesday after a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant but not panic. The post Ebola: Nigeria has capacity to contain outbreak like 2014 – Minister appeared first on Premium Times…
Africa CDC to convene health workforce forum in Abuja
The meeting will be held under the political leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the African Union Champion for Human Resources for Health and the Community Health Delivery Partnership The post Africa CDC to convene health workforce forum in Abuja appeared first on Premium…
Ebola: Nigerian lawmakers reject visit to country’s entry points, urge FG to release emergency funds
The lawmakers said they could be exposed to the Ebola virus if they visit Nigeria’s entry points where the disease was detected. The post Ebola: Nigerian lawmakers reject visit to country’s entry points, urge FG to release emergency funds appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ebola: Nigerian lawmakers demand release of outstanding funds for health agencies to strengthen response
After confirming an Ebola case in Abuja, lawmakers urged the executive to strengthen surveillance, contact tracing, and emergency response measures to prevent further transmission. The post Ebola: Nigerian lawmakers demand release of outstanding funds for health agencies to…
WHO pledges support as Nigeria records first imported Ebola case
In a statement published on its website on Tuesday, the global health agency said it was working with Nigerian health authorities and partners to strengthen response measures In a statement published on its website on Tuesday, the global health agency said it was working with…
Uganda says no active Ebola cases after Nigeria confirms infection
The Ugandan health ministry said it had no confirmed active Ebola cases as of the time of its statement The post Uganda says no active Ebola cases after Nigeria confirms infection appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ebola: NCDC urges calm, strengthens FCT surveillance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to remain calm and rely on verified information following the confirmation of an Ebola disease case in the Federal Capital Territory. The agency disclosed this in a post on its X platform on…
How we are responding to new Ebola case in Abuja — Minister
Mr Pate said health authorities were working with the aviation sector to obtain passenger manifests and identify people who might have been exposed during the patient’s journey. The post How we are responding to new Ebola case in Abuja — Minister appeared first on Premium Times…
Ebola: Avoid unnecessary physical contact, Academy of Medical Sciences cautions
By Sola Ogundipe The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to be wary of handshakes, hugs and other unnecessary physical contact and to adopt non-contact greetings instead aspart of the immediate nationwide high alert response to the confirmed Ebola case in…
Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case, says all patients improving
In a statement published on its X account on Tuesday and signed by Patrick Amoth, the Director-General for Health, the ministry said all nine cases belonged to one known cluster. The post Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case, says all patients improving appeared first on Premium…
NAFDAC to test non-US-made donated drugs, vaccines under Nigeria-US deal
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said all donated medicines and vaccines under the Nigeria-United States government agreement that are not manufactured in the US will undergo testing for quality, safety and efficacy,…
Ebola: 44 identified contacts to stay isolated for three weeks – Minister
Mr Pate said authorities are treating the case as an imported infection, not community transmission. The post Ebola: 44 identified contacts to stay isolated for three weeks – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ebola in Abuja: 10 things Nigerians should know about the deadly virus
Here are 10 key facts Nigerians should know about the disease, including how it spreads, symptoms to watch for and ways to prevent infection. The post Ebola in Abuja: 10 things Nigerians should know about the deadly virus appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Africa CDC calls for urgent global support as Nigeria confirms Ebola case
Mr Kaseya also urged partners to provide immediate funding, medical supplies, diagnostics and trained emergency responders. The post Africa CDC calls for urgent global support as Nigeria confirms Ebola case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
FG, stakeholders seek nationwide expansion of telemedicine services
She emphasised that President Bola Tinubu was pursuing an agenda focused on strengthening health systems, expanding access to essential services, improving healthcare financing, revitalising primary healthcare and advancing UHC nationwide. The post FG, stakeholders seek…
20 things you should know about Ebola
The Federal Government has reportedly commenced contact tracing after a suspected imported case of Ebola disease was identified in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 44 close contacts said to have been identified. Below are 20 things you should know about Ebola: The post…
Plateau revitalises 105 PHCs, upgrades two to cottage hospitals
The commissioner said the interventions built on resolutions reached at the 11th council meeting in 2025, which focused on strengthening the state’s healthcare system in line with national priorities. The post Plateau revitalises 105 PHCs, upgrades two to cottage hospitals…
Just in: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, begins contact tracing
The Federal Government has reportedly commenced contact tracing after a suspected imported case of Ebola disease was identified in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 44 close contacts said to have been identified. The post Just in: FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, begins…
Plateau records 11,000 TB cases in 2026, 2,047 detected in three months
The cases were disclosed by Yohanna Bot, the monitoring and evaluation officer of the Plateau State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme The post Plateau records 11,000 TB cases in 2026, 2,047 detected in three months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Katsina health workers suspend strike
Health workers in Katsina have suspended their warning strike following Governor Dikko Radda's intervention, but negotiations over outstanding salaries and allowances remain unresolved. The post Katsina health workers suspend strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Stakeholders say poor healthcare coordination leaves patients to navigate care alone
Mr Ajao said information and care responsibility must follow patients as they move between providers, warning that poor communication and weak referral processes could leave them unsure where to seek further treatment. The post Stakeholders say poor healthcare coordination…