Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis (TB) is facing a serious challenge as health workers and advocacy groups raise concerns about shortages of essential TB medicines and diagnostic supplies across the country. Reports published on November 5 and 6, 2026, by The Sun and The Guardian say health facilities in several parts of the country have experienced...

Nigeria must complete a 42-day monitoring period before it can officially be declared free of Ebola, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The announcement follows the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in the country and the subsequent medical evacuation of the infected patient and her husband to Switzerland. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Executive Director...

Nigeria could face an estimated 31,400 additional heat-related deaths over the coming months as an unusually strong El Niño develops, according to a report by the Climate Impact Lab. The projection, reported by TheCable on October 22, 2026, highlights the potential health consequences of rising temperatures, particularly for people who have limited access to cooling...

Nigeria needs to reach millions more children with routine vaccines to strengthen protection against preventable diseases, according to concerns raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Speaking at a health diplomacy meeting in Abuja on October 13, WHO Representative Pavel Ursu called for greater investment in Nigeria’s health system and stronger measures to detect and...