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Ebola Crisis Intensifies: Death Toll Spikes as Africa CDC Reports Escalating Spread
The Africa CDC reports a surge in Ebola deaths and warns that community transmission is rising, with treatment centers nearly at full capacity and a critical need for increased funding.
Adamawa Launches 2026 Initiative to Tackle Malaria
Adamawa State has kicked off its 2026 malaria prevention campaign, aiming to distribute millions of nets and antimalarial doses to protect children and households across the state.
Nottingham NHS Trust Chief Responds to Damning Maternity Report
Anthony May, head of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, has pledged to implement essential improvements following a critical report detailing systemic failures in maternity care.
MSF Warns of Escalating Child Malnutrition Crisis in Kebbi State
Médecins Sans Frontières reports a sharp rise in severe malnutrition among children in Kebbi State, prompting the launch of a new food supplement initiative to prevent further deaths.
OOUTH resident doctors end 10-day industrial action
Resident doctors at OOUTH have suspended their 10-day strike after the Ogun State government pledged to pay outstanding professional allowances by the end of July.
Hospital Trust Faces Scrutiny After Mortuary Inspection Reveals Decaying Bodies
An investigation into Nottingham University Hospitals has revealed that eight bodies were left in advanced states of decay due to a lack of freezer space and poor mortuary management.
Zamfara State Committee Issues Warning to Private Medical Facilities
The Zamfara State Task Force Committee has inspected several private medical facilities in Gusau, ordering owners to strictly comply with health regulations and quality standards.
Health Specialists Sound Alarm on Self-Medication Driving Nigerian Liver Disease Epidemic
Medical experts warn that the habit of self-medicating with painkillers, antibiotics, and herbal mixtures is fueling a rise in severe liver diseases across Nigeria.
Obesity diagnoses increasing most rapidly among young adults in England
New research shows obesity diagnoses are surging among adults in their 20s and 30s in England, driven by environmental factors and economic pressures.
UK Maternity Inquiry Reveals Hundreds of Preventable Deaths and Injuries
A major NHS inquiry has uncovered that over 500 mothers and babies were harmed or died due to negligent care at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust over a 13-year period.