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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 
The latest Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a conflict-affected region where insecurity, displacement, and fragile trust are complicating containment efforts. What does this reveal about Nigeria’s preparedness for outbreaks in its own most challenging settings? When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda […]
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Trump says Iran has '22 percent' of missiles left
"They still have capacity. They have some missiles, they have some drones. I would say, percentage wise, maybe 21, 22 percent of their missiles," Trump told NBC News in an interview.
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Pope Leo urges leaders to temper divisions at start of Spain trip
Leo, who has angered U.S. President Donald Trump by criticising ‌his anti-immigration policies and the Iran war, will meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during a visit he has said he hopes will set an example to the world about respecting "every human being."
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Russia's oil producer says US companies benefit from Strait of Hormuz closure
Iran blockaded the Strait, the main route for about a fifth of world oil supplies and other vital goods including fertilisers, after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February. The U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports.
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KMTC student dies after allegedly being thrown from moving matatu on Thika Road
Eugene Mutuku, a student at KMTC Yatta Campus, died while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. The matatu was later found abandoned in Kariokor area within Nairobi, while the driver and conductor remain at large. Police say they have arrested two officials of a Nicco Sacco over the incident.
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Young athletes light up PIPPSA at Kasarani Stadium
The grassroots event brought together over 14 school teams, bringing together more than 250 young athletes competing across diverse age brackets, ranging from the Under-7s to the 16 & Over categories.
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Matiang'i urges Ruto, Opposition to work together in addressing education crisis
Matiang’i, who served as Education Cabinet Secretary during retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration, called on opposition leaders to set aside political differences with President William Ruto in order to save what he described as a sector on a slippery slope.
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Utumishi Girls fire: Families receive DNA test results as they await joint memorial service
Authorities released one body to a family for immediate burial in accordance with Islamic rites. The remaining 15 families, however, will have to wait as the government finalizes plans for a joint memorial service to honour the victims before the bodies are released for burial.
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Kenya ready for any Ebola threat, Interior PS Omollo assures public
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo said authorities have strengthened screening, surveillance and emergency response systems to safeguard public health and national security.He said the government is closely monitoring developments in the region and has intensified preparedness efforts at all points of entry and exit.
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German hospital discharges US man cured of Ebola infection
The Charite public hospital in Berlin said the man -- who had been working as a surgeon for a Christian missionary group in the DRC -- and his five family members who had all been in quarantine were in "good health" and permitted to leave.
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Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after renewed US strikes
Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic strikes have failed to secure a deal to end the Middle East war or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for Gulf oil and gas shipments.
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Omtatah demands Senate probe into Affordable Housing Projects flagged by Auditor-General
Omtatah cited findings contained in the Auditor-General’s report on the Affordable Housing Programme, which allegedly flagged several projects for lacking proper land ownership documentation and for failing to follow legal procedures governing land allocation and public participation.
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Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was third just 0.004sec adrift of his Ferrari team-mate, but unable to repeat his dominant speed from Friday when he finished fastest overall.
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Mombasa Municipal Stadium construction resumes after 13-year wait
Local football coach Oliver Obango highlighted the stadium’s potential social impact, particularly in tackling youth challenges such as drug abuse.
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Shujaa go down fighting to Britain in Bordeaux
In spite of  the defeat, there were positives for Shujaa, particularly their defensive effort and commitment against a well-organized British side.
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Machakos: Man suspected of inciting mob that killed three men detained
Christopher Mwenda Robert, a Probox driver, was arraigned before Machakos Senior Principal Magistrate Betty Koech, who allowed an application by the prosecution seeking more time to complete investigations into the incident that occurred on the night of May 31, 2026.
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Gichugu residents raise alarm over repeated vandalism at Kirinyaga bridge
Residents accused scrap metal thieves of targeting parts of the bridge and endangering the lives of road users.
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Tough World Cup conditions no 'excuse' for England, says Tuchel
England, who reached the final of the past two European Championships, are in Group L, which also contains Ghana, Panama and Croatia.
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FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games after outcry
The announcement, which FIFA called a "clarification" of its water bottle policy, came two days after FIFA said that refillable water bottles wouldn't be allowed.
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Jamaica facing nationwide power outage
National energy supplier, Jamaica ​Public Service Company (JPS), confirmed the outage affected the entire island and said ​it was investigating the ​causes of the blackout.
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Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show
The final distribution of Guinea's 147 legislative seats was still being determined, but the pro-Doumbouya GMD coalition was strongly ​outperforming rivals, according to provisional data. GMD and its ​allies had won at least 100 seats, the results ⁠showed.
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Parisians will to get a new chance of Seine swimming
In Paris, the swimming season was to open at three official bathing sites on July 4, the mayor's office said.
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US CDC warns Congo Ebola outbreak could be on level of 2014 West Africa outbreak
The Centers for Disease ​Control and Prevention published three Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report documents on the ​outbreak on Friday in part ​to marshal resources across the international community, Dr. ‌Satish ⁠Pillai, the incident manager for CDC's Ebola response, said in a briefing.
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'Violence has no place in democracy': Matiang'i condemns attack on Kisii MCA Siocha
According to preliminary investigations by police officers in Kisii County, Siocha was attacked by unknown assailants wielding blunt objects on June 4, 2026, while at a garage near Gusii Stadium in Kisii town.
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Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice
The 41-year-old Briton, a three-time winner at the unforgiving Mediterranean street circuit and chasing his third pole at the event, clocked a best lap in one minute and 13.026 seconds to beat the local hero by 0.111 seconds.
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US confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup
The visa issuance means Iran will compete in the world's top sporting event even as the Mideast war pitting it against the United States and Israel continues, albeit with a shaky truce in place.
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AIDS Conference 2026
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2025 Annual Report
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In Kaduna, Saminaka PHC Brings Quality Care Closer to Rural Residents
Community members and health workers report notable improvements in infrastructure, staffing, sanitation, and service delivery in Saminaka Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), located in Lere Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, under the IMPACT Project. According to facility officials, the renovation included repainting of buildings, construction of a security post, improved water supply, upgraded toilet […]
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Latest Health Jobs in Nigeria Published On 5th June 2026 
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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems
Olatunde Olaoluwa and Prudence Enema (Lead writers) Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine at the 79th World Health Assembly reflects an important step towards health equity and Universal Health Coverage. This decision was endorsed […]
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For Every Mother: Designing Solutions That Work Across the Pregnancy Journey.
A Nigeria Health Watch Side-Event at WHX Lagos 2026
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‘Garden in a Box’ Initiative is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening
Tzar Oluigbo (Lead writer) Tola (not real name) did not expect much when she first received the small white box with a bunch of biodegradable seed sheets neatly tucked inside. Yet, the spinach, beetroots, and tomatoes she planted sprouted within weeks. For the first time in months, she could pick fresh vegetables at home. “I […]
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Project Amplify-Policy Brief
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2026 Health Budget Policy Brief
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Strengthening Community Accountability Mechanisms for Quality Primary Healthcare
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