Mirian Gom 
✍️ Editor’s Note
This week’s top health and development stories reveal a world confronting both urgent health emergencies and long-term system reforms. The worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo dominated global attention, prompting renewed international support, vaccine deployments and an appeal from Pope Leo XIV for coordinated global action.
Nigeria also recorded notable policy shifts. The Federal Executive Council’s move to decriminalise attempted suicide represents a milestone for mental health reform, while the country’s strategic cancer partnership with China signals a long-term investment in specialised healthcare and local medical technology. At the same time, states strengthened public health systems through emergency care training, safer clinical regulations, hepatitis elimination planning and expanded disease prevention efforts.
Together, these developments highlight the growing importance of preparedness, stronger health systems and sustained investment in protecting lives across Africa.
🔟 Top 10 Stories This Week
🔟 Airport Staff Trained in Basic Life Support as Public Defibrillator Installed
Airport personnel have undergone comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training following the donation and…
9️⃣ Kwara Launches Roadmap to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030
The Kwara State Government has launched a comprehensive Viral Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap aimed at…
8️⃣ Kano Bans IV Fluid Administration, Blood Transfusions at Patent Medicine Stores
The Kano State Government has prohibited patent medicine stores from administering intravenous (IV) fluids…
7️⃣ FCTA Begins Emergency Care Training for Health Workers
The FCTA Basic Life Support training has commenced for health workers from seven public…
6️⃣ Nigeria Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health…
5️⃣ WHO Warns Hidden Lead Exposure Is Damaging Millions of Lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that exposure to lead, a toxic heavy…
4️⃣ DRC Ebola Cases Rise Above 5,000 as Africa CDC Warns Transmission Continues
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says confirmed Ebola cases…
3️⃣ DR Congo Receives Ebola Vaccine Shipment
The DR Congo Ebola outbreak receives a major boost after more than 16,000 doses…
2️⃣ WHO, UNICEF Report Only 40% of Global Health Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have revealed…
1️⃣ Pope Leo XIV Urges Global Action on DR Congo Ebola
Pope Leo XIV has called on the international community to intensify efforts to contain…
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