World on edge of even greater pandemic, WHO, World Bank report warns

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Hot Source

…says pandemic risk outpacing investment in preparedness The world is at risk of facing another pandemic that could be deadlier

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Niger records 124 diphtheria cases, 17 deaths — Commissioner

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August 9, 2026
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Front entrance of General Hospital in Minna

Mr Bagana said 103 patients had been treated and discharged, while 17 deaths were recorded in Bida, Suleja and Shiroro local government areas.

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FCTA targets 1.5 million children for MNCH Week vaccination drive

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June 3, 2026
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An image showing a child receiving vaccination (PHOTO CREDIT: World Health Organisation/R. Barry | via https://snip.ng/MebYq)

According to her, children aged 12 to 59 months would receive deworming medication, while health workers would also screen for malnutrition and provide feeding and hygiene counselling.

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PREMIUM TIMES’ 2025 investigations identify the gaps, failures in Nigeria’s health sector

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January 25, 2026
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These 20 investigations capture Nigeria’s most pressing health challenges in 2025, and how ordinary Nigerians bear the consequences when systems fail.

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