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Chairman of Nigeria's National Malaria Elimination Council (NMEC) and United Nations Malaria Ambassador, Aliko Dangote, has called for urgent and coordinated action between governments and the private sector to eliminate malaria, describing the current moment as critical in the global fight against the disease. Speaking at an event marking World Malaria Day 2026, themed "Driven to end malaria; Now we can... Now we must," Dangote said that although progress has been made, efforts remain uneven, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, which accounts for more than 90 per cent of the global malaria burden.

As Africa commemorates World Malaria Day 2026, new data underscores the scale of the continent’s malaria burden, with the disease continuing to exact a heavy toll despite decades of intervention. The latest estimates show that in 2024, Africa recorded about 270.8 million cases and nearly 600,000 deaths, accounting for the overwhelming majority of global infections and fatalities.

Nigeria's fragile healthcare system has continued to sink low following a renewed strain, as no fewer than 4,691 doctors have relocated to the United Kingdom since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, fresh data from the General Medical Council shows. The UK GMC is a public official register detailing the number of practising doctors in the UK alongside other details such as their areas of speciality, country of training, among others.

Following predictions of significant rainfall and flooding, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention has put ten states on high alert, alerting the affected areas to an increased risk of disease epidemics, including cholera. According to forecasts from the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, parts of Adamawa State, Enugu State, Kaduna State, Kogi State, Niger State, Osun State, Oyo State, Plateau State, Taraba State, and Kwara State will see heavy rainfall between April 13 and 17, 2026, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC.

Parkinson's disease is widely associated with visible symptoms such as tremors and stiffness, but experts say the condition often begins much earlier with subtle, easily overlooked signs. These early indicators, largely non-motor in nature, can emerge years before diagnosis, frequently mistaken for stress, ageing or lifestyle changes.

Dental experts raised concerns about the antibacterial chemical Triclosan, which was previously added to some toothpaste. They warn that growing evidence linking the substance to potential health risks has led to its removal from several oral-care products. Initially introduced to improve oral hygiene by fighting harmful bacteria, triclosan was widely used in toothpaste formulations. However, recent studies suggesting possible cancer risks and other systemic effects have prompted many manufacturers to discontinue its use.