New evidence from a major Lassa fever research programme in West Africa is expected to inform the next phase of vaccine research, outbreak preparedness and community engagement in research across the region. Initial findings from Enable, the largest-ever study of Lassa fever disease burden, were recently published in The Lancet Global Health. The programme is […] The post New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, charting a path towards a world where every country can detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours of their appearance by 2030. Strengthening rapid detection is a cornerstone of global health security, helping countries contain […] The post WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The finding adds a Nigerian perspective to the debate about social media and wellbeing, but does not establish that spending more time online improves mental health. For a young person, the same phone can carry a job lead, a conversation with a friend and a stream of upsetting news. Those different experiences can get lost […]

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) is supporting a high-level roundtable in Berlin on Sunday, 11 October 2026, to explore a collaborative financing framework for Lassa fever vaccine development, research readiness and regional manufacturing. Convened by IAVI, MedAccess and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the meeting is organised with support from WAHO and […] The post West African Health Organisation Supports Roundtable on Financing Lassa Fever Vaccine Development during the World Health Summit in Berlin (Germany) appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

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Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme (HPCALP), a specialised learning programme designed to equip health professionals with the communication and advocacy skills they need to become more effective public voices and champions for better health in Nigeria. Running from 9 October to 20 November 2026, the six-week programme […] The post Nigeria Health Watch Launches Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme to Build a New Generation of Health Champions appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

For thousands of girls forced to leave school because of child marriage or adolescent pregnancy, Her Voice Foundation, a Nigerian-based non-profit, has offered a second chance to return to school, gain skills and build economic independence. However, as funding crisis disproportionately hits women-led and women-focused organisations, Favour Abatang, the founder of the foundation, explained that […] The post Funding Cuts to Women’s Organisations Put Women, Girls and Gender Equality at Risk appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Nigeria Health Watchers Network, a student ambassador programme designed to equip students across Nigeria with practical skills and exposure to public health advocacy, communication, storytelling and evidence-informed engagement. The inaugural cohort comprises 30 students selected from more than 4,145 applications received from students studying medicine, pharmacy, public health, medical […] The post Nigeria Health Watch Launches Nigeria Health Watchers Network: Inaugural Cohort of Student Ambassadors appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

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Uganda has declared the end of an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case. The World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention welcomed the milestone on Thursday, following the discharge of the country’s last Ebola patient on July 16, 2026. […]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has called for urgent regional coordination following a new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and an imported Ebola Bundibugyo case reported in Uganda. According to Africa CDC, health authorities in the DRC have recorded 246 suspected cases […]

Cholera, measles, and mpox continue to drive public health activity across Africa in 2026, with new data showing a mix of declining transmission in some areas and renewed increases in others. According to the latest Africa CDC weekly briefing, 95 moderate- to high-risk public health events have been recorded so far this year, reflecting sustained […]

New WHO reports find sugary drinks and alcohol have become more affordable as weak taxes fail to curb consumption or health harms. The World Health Organization is urging governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages after new analyses showed these products are becoming more affordable in many countries, driving preventable disease […]

Hello, amazing parents! Raising energetic little ones is no small feat. They’re constantly on the move, exploring the world, and growing so rapidly. Just like a car needs the right fuel to run smoothly, our kids need the right nutrients to thrive and stay nourished. So, do you wonder what exactly goes into that amazing […]

Before a child says their first word or takes their first step, their brain is already working quietly behind the scenes, building billions of tiny connections that will shape how they think, learn and grow for the rest of their lives. The first three years of life shape the architecture of the human brain in […]

For thousands of Nigerians living with kidney disease, the cost of dialysis has often meant choosing between treatment and survival. At an average of ₦50,000 per session, many patients were unable to keep up with the frequency of care required — sometimes three times a week. Now, in a step to ease that burden, the […]

In the latest episode of Paul Talks Science, we go inside the labs — and into the field — with Oxitec, the biotech company developing and deploying genetically modified mosquitoes to combat malaria in Djibouti. Paul speaks with Oxitec CEO Grey Frandsen about how their “friendly males” are being used in Djibouti to target Anopheles […]