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‘A different kid’: from karting to F1 champion-elect, Antonelli’s ability has always stood out

With first drivers’ title all but secure, a friendlier champion would be hard to find, but Italian’s eight wins this season speak to his focus Even as Kimi Antonelli may be world champion-elect, it is sometimes hard to equate the young man who has driven with such exceptional skill and no little verve to touching distance of an historic first Formula One title with the smiling, wide-eyed kid with tousled hair who still almost looks out of place in the F1 paddock. Whether the Italian seals his place as F1’s youngest world champion, at 20 years old, at this Sunday’s US Grand Prix in Austin or…

Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Tema for a seven-day medical mission

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship, AUSPICIOUS ARK (Hull 868), has arrived at Tema port for a seven-day humanitarian medical mission and friendly visit to Ghana under Mission Harmony 2026. The opening ceremony brought together representatives from the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and other institutions, alongside the visiting Chinese naval delegation.

Shankarpally police deny forcing minor girl to undergo medical examination

Bharat Biotech slashes malaria vaccine price on GAVI-backed pact with UNICEF

ACB traps Tulluru PHC medical officer while accepting ₹25,000 bribe

Ebola: Africa CDC assures patient confidentiality amid contact tracing

Africa CDC assures patient confidentiality amid contact tracing. He said the information would not be disclosed publicly, emphasising the importance of protecting patients’ privacy during outbreak investigations.

BOI to expand financing for agriculture, healthcare manufacturing in 2027

“We will deploy our new European Investment Bank facilities into agriculture and local healthcare manufacturing, so that Nigeria produces more of the food and medicines it consumes,” he said.

Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at Bayern training ground

By Adegboyega Adeleye Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has reportedly been taken to hospital after collapsing at the club’s training ground on Friday, amid concerns over a viral infection that has affected his health in recent days. He subsequently missed training and the pre-match press conference ahead of Bayern’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal on Wednesday, leaving assistant coach Aaron Danks to address the media.

Israeli roadblocks disrupt schools and medical care in West Bank village

Residents of Madama describe being cut off from hospitals, schools, and olive groves as Israeli forces blockade village.

Ebola: FG orders strict screening at Nigeria’s entry points

FG orders strict screening at Nigeria’s entry points. The Ministry of Health says the directive follows concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser over reported breaches of approved Ebola entry protocols.

CPI(M) turns the heat on Keralam govt. over SMA drug controversy

CPI(M) turns the heat on Keralam govt. over SMA drug controversy.

Seven Dead, 11 Injured In Gombe Auto Crash

A road traffic crash in Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, has claimed the lives of seven people, with 11 others sustaining varying degrees of injury. According to an incident report released by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the fatal crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Tashan Magariya Junction along the busy Gombe-Billiri highway.

Okpebholo Sets Up Ebola Preparedness Committee, Names Deputy Governor Chairman

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has established a committee on Ebola emergency preparedness and response, with Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa as chairman. Health institutions on the committee include the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Edo State University Teaching Hospital (EDSUTH), Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Edo Specialist Hospital, Central Hospital, Benin, and Stella Obasanjo Hospital.

Parents were counselled about generic drug, says doctor in charge of SMA clinic at SAT Hospital

‘Suspension orders’ issued for 106 medical shops over sale of habit forming drugs

Police probe invasion of hospital, staff assault after ex-footballer’s alarm

In a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Mr Emenike said the operatives arrived at the hospital accompanied by officials of the Imo State Waste Management Agency.

MDCAN raises alarm over Ebola, demands PPE, isolation centres in hospitals

The statement, signed by its Publicity Secretary, Dr. Taiwo Alatishe, on behalf of the association’s President, Prof. Apollos Chidi Ndukuba, said MDCAN had repeatedly warned about the risk of Ebola being imported into Nigeria following renewed outbreaks in other African countries. The association expressed confidence in the Federal Government, the health ministers, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and collaborating agencies, particularly the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, to lead the national response.

Mysuru hospital introduces AI-powered heart imaging

Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus

Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in Uganda Health officials across Africa are racing to determine how Nigeria’s first Ebola patient ⁠in more than a decade ⁠became infected, amid fears ​the outbreak could spread further after reaching a fourth African country. The Swiss foreign ministry said on Friday the patient in Nigeria, the Ugandan-born wife of a Swiss diplomat based in Abuja, had not travelled to the Democratic Republic of ⁠Congo, where the outbreak was first detected in mid-May before spreading to Uganda, Kenya and…

Keralam to adopt calendar-based infectious disease prevention strategy

The epidemic calendar gives a clear idea of the seasonal trend of diseases, which will help plan disease prevention measures; it has been prepared by the experts in the high-power committee constituted by the Health department for surveillance and prevention of infectious diseases

Ethiopia Conflict: 1,000 Households in Moyale to Receive Emergency Assistance

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has launched an emergency humanitarian response targeting 1,000 households in Moyale, Marsabit County, following the arrival of families fleeing insecurity linked to conflict across the Ethiopia-Kenya border. In a press statement dated October 22, 2026, Kenya Red Cross Secretary General Dr Ahmed Idris said the organisation had deployed teams to provide emergency assistance in coordination with the Marsabit County Government, national authorities and humanitarian partners.

Malaria: Nigeria’s prevalence drops to 15.2%, FG targets 50% reduction by 2030

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Thursday at the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS) Report and the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2026–2030 in Abuja. NPC calls for data-driven interventions The Director-General of the National Population Commission, Dr Abuh Muhammed, said the survey demonstrated the value of collaboration between the National Malaria Elimination Programme and the commission.

IMA to set up ‘School Health Brigade’

To promote healthy habits among students

One dead, three injured as two-storey building collapses in Lagos

​By Olasunkanmi Akoni Tragedy struck in the early hours on Friday when one yet-to-be-identified construction worker was reportedly confirmed dead and three others critically injured following the midnight collapse of an uncomplicated two-storey building project in Lagos State. ​Emergency responders, led by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) alongside auxiliary safety teams, arrived at the scene shortly after the incident to commence search and rescue operations.