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Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja as Health Authorities Trace 44 Contacts

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October 20, 2026 • 20 views

Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja as Health Authorities Trace 44 Contacts

Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, after laboratory tests returned positive for a woman who recently travelled from Uganda, prompting health authorities to begin tracing people who may have been exposed to the infection. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, confirmed the case on Tuesday, 20 October, stating that the patient had been isolated and was receiving medical care at a private hospital in Abuja. According to the minister, health officials have identified 44 contacts and commenced efforts to determine whether anyone else may have been exposed to the virus.

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SHE IS A CHILD, NOT A BRIDE: THE NEED FOR GIRLS’ RIGHTS

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October 18, 2026 • 38 views

SHE IS A CHILD, NOT A BRIDE: THE NEED FOR GIRLS’ RIGHTS

Every year, on October 11, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child. It is a day to remember girls, celebrate their potential and look at the challenges that prevent many of them from living the lives they deserve. This year’s theme, “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights!”, reminds us of an issue that still affects many girls till today, especially in areas where early marriage is accepted as normal.

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Stella Okoli’s $23 Million Plant to Boost Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency

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September 9, 2026 • 164 views

Stella Okoli’s $23 Million Plant to Boost Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries’ $23 million Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, marks a significant step toward reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported pharmaceutical ingredients. Initially focused on antimalarial medicines, the facility is expected to expand into APIs for HIV/AIDS treatment and other essential medicines, potentially strengthening local drug production, improving supply-chain resilience, creating specialised manufacturing capacity, and advancing Nigeria’s goal of pharmaceutical self-sufficienc

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SIGNS OF SILENCE: How One Film Africa and Chocolate Dreams Studio Are Using Cinema to Start Conversations About Mental Health

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August 23, 2026 • 191 views

SIGNS OF SILENCE: How One Film Africa and Chocolate Dreams Studio Are Using Cinema to Start Conversations About Mental Health

The 90-day campaign is currently rolling out its pre-campaign and advocacy materials across digital platforms, with films, expert conversations, educational content and community activities forming part of the campaign experience. Because sometimes, the person who needs to hear the conversation is not the person we think it is. Sometimes, it is us. Signs of Silence. Breaking the Barrier of Silence Through Cinema. Audiences are invited to follow the campaign, engage with its content and participate in the physical and online conversations.

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Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention: Protecting Children During Malaria Season

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June 5, 2026 • 328 views

Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention: Protecting Children During Malaria Season

Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a preventive strategy used to protect children from malaria during periods of high transmission, especially in regions where malaria is seasonal. It involves giving eligible children antimalarial medicines at monthly intervals throughout the malaria season to reduce the risk of infection. SMC is particularly important for children under five years of age, who are most vulnerable to severe malaria. The intervention has been proven to reduce malaria cases, hospital admissions, and deaths among children. Its success depends on the active participation of parents, caregivers, healthcare workers, and communities. By providing protection during peak malaria periods, SMC plays a vital role in improving child health and reducing the burden of malaria in affected regions.

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Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja as Health Authorities Trace 44 Contacts

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