Oluwatobi Adu

Oluwatobi Adu is a graduate of Library and Information Science and is currently undertaking her internship with Africa Health Report (AHR). She is gaining newsroom experience in health reporting, research, and documentation of development-focused stories, guided by a commitment to evidence-informed journalism and community-centered narratives. X (Twitter): @OluwatobiAdu

Ebola Death Toll Hits 600 in DR Congo as WHO Backs Trial of Experimental Treatments Health officials conducting Ebola awareness campaigns in Lagos communities.

Health officials conducting Ebola awareness campaigns in Lagos communities.

Ebola Death Toll Hits 600 in DR Congo as WHO Backs Trial of Experimental Treatments

Oluwatobi Adu July 9, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed 600...

UN Recognises Neglected Tropical Diseases as Rights Issue Delegates at the UN Human Rights Council adopt a resolution recognising neglected tropical diseases as a human rights issue.

Delegates at the UN Human Rights Council adopt a resolution recognising neglected tropical diseases as a human rights issue.

UN Recognises Neglected Tropical Diseases as Rights Issue

Oluwatobi Adu July 8, 2026

GENEVA – The neglected tropical diseases human rights agenda has received a major global boost after the...

NiMet, University Partner on AI Climate Innovation Hazy skyline over northern Nigeria as NiMet issues weather warning

NiMet, University Partner on AI Climate Innovation

Oluwatobi Adu July 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The NiMet AI partnership is set to strengthen climate research and digital agriculture after...

Nigeria Advances Lassa Fever Vaccine Research Healthcare workers attending to Lassa fever patients in Nigeria

Nigeria Advances Lassa Fever Vaccine Research

Oluwatobi Adu July 7, 2026

BAUCHI, Nigeria – Lassa fever vaccine development has received a major boost as Nigerian researchers launch a...

Nigeria, Holy See Mark 50 Years President Bola Tinubu receives Archbishop Paul Gallagher at the Presidential Villa.

Nigeria, Holy See Mark 50 Years

Oluwatobi Adu July 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria Holy See relations enter a new chapter as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosts...

Nigerian Community Demands Justice Over South Africa Killings Nigerian community leaders in South Africa demand thorough investigations and stronger protection after two Nigerians were killed in separate violent incidents.

Nigerian community leaders in South Africa demand thorough investigations and stronger protection after two Nigerians were killed in separate violent incidents.

Nigerian Community Demands Justice Over South Africa Killings

Oluwatobi Adu July 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian community leaders in South Africa have demanded swift investigations and stronger protection for...

NDLEA Busts Tramadol Smuggling Ring, Seizes 43,980 Capsules NDLEA operatives displaying drugs recovered from concealed water purifier machines.

NDLEA operatives displaying drugs recovered from concealed water purifier machines.

NDLEA Busts Tramadol Smuggling Ring, Seizes 43,980 Capsules

Oluwatobi Adu July 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 43,980 capsules of...

WHO Launches First Global STI Data Platform WHO headquarters announces the launch of the Global STI Data Platform for disease surveillance.

WHO Launches First Global STI Data Platform

Oluwatobi Adu July 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the world’s first global database for sexually...

Fake Cancer Drug Alert Sparks Global Safety Fears Counterfeit DARZALEX cancer medicine displayed following a WHO global alert over fake cancer drugs found in hospitals.

Counterfeit DARZALEX cancer medicine displayed following a WHO global alert over fake cancer drugs found in hospitals.

Fake Cancer Drug Alert Sparks Global Safety Fears

Oluwatobi Adu July 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent global alert after counterfeit batches...

WHO Approves First Bundibugyo Ebola Test A laboratory scientist prepares Ebola diagnostic samples following WHO approval of the first Bundibugyo Ebola molecular test.