Health
20 LAS News stories tagged “Health”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigeria places 46 Ebola contacts on 21‑day no‑fly list
The aviation ministry has barred 46 people linked to a confirmed Ebola case from air travel for 21 days, while airports increase health screenings to prevent spread.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 8 sources
Recurring methane emissions force school closures and hospitalise over 300 in Ogun State
Between April and October 2026, repeated releases of a methane‑rich gas in Ijebu‑Ode and nearby towns sickened more than 300 pupils and teachers, prompting emergency hospital treatment and the shutdown of several schools.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 3 sources
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in diplomat’s wife after Uganda holiday
A 42‑year‑old diplomat’s wife who returned to Abuja from a two‑week stay in Kampala has been confirmed as Nigeria’s first Ebola patient, prompting contact tracing of 44 individuals across several countries.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 8 sources
Atiku demands audit of N10bn Ebola fund amid Abuja case concerns
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to explain the use of the N10 billion earmarked for Ebola preparedness after a confirmed case in Abuja revealed gaps in surveillance and protection for health workers. He also warned that the outbreak should not be used to curb political activity.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 08:15 WAT · 2 sources
Australian MP Helen Haines undergoes double amputation after deliberate car attack
Independent federal lawmaker Helen Haines, 65, had both legs amputated following a targeted vehicle assault in Wangaratta; the alleged driver appeared in court and faces multiple serious charges.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 7 sources
Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer surgery ends need for further treatment
The 71‑year‑old pope’s operation to remove a lung nodule was successful, and doctors confirm the tumour was confined to the removed tissue, meaning no additional therapy is required.
Photo: Edgar Beltrán , The Pillar / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 01:15 WAT · 12 sources
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case, launches containment with Uganda collaboration
The federal government has verified a single Ebola infection in the Federal Capital Territory, traced to a traveller from Uganda, and is coordinating response measures and contact tracing with Ugandan authorities to prevent further spread.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 4 sources
Nigeria's House of Representatives calls for swift release of Ebola emergency funds
Following a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja, the lower chamber urged the federal government to release earmarked health emergency money and boost preventive measures, citing gaps in awareness and supplies.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 14:15 WAT · 2 sources
Uganda confirms no active Ebola cases amid Nigerian infection report
Uganda’s health ministry says there are no confirmed Ebola cases after Nigeria confirmed a case in a woman who travelled through Uganda. Authorities are investigating her exposure and tightening entry screening.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 3 sources
Nigeria records first Ebola case as virus spreads from DRC via Uganda
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola infection in a woman who arrived from Uganda, prompting nationwide health alerts while the outbreak continues to expand across Central and West Africa.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 10:45 WAT · 10 sources
Pope Leo XIV discharged early after lung surgery and resumes public duties
Pope Leo XIV left Rome's Gemelli Hospital four days after lung cancer surgery, made a public prayer appearance the next day, and his surgeon says there are no medical barriers to his scheduled November trip to South America.
Photo: INFOWeather1 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 10 sources
Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham dies aged 32 after kidney infection
Nollywood actress and former beauty queen Tenia Abraham Omenogor passed away on 13 October 2026 at the age of 32 following a prolonged kidney infection. She was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja on 17 October, with family and colleagues paying tribute to her talent and legacy.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 10:15 WAT · 3 sources
Sokoto State Council greenlights over N21bn for roads, boreholes and hospital upgrades
The Sokoto State Executive Council approved projects totalling more than N21 billion, covering new and upgraded roads, solar‑powered boreholes and extensive hospital renovations, as announced by Governor Ahmed Aliyu and media director Abubakar Bawa.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 19:43 WAT · 2 sources
Lagos lawyers urge hospitals to stop demanding deposits before emergency care
A group of Lagos lawyers warned health facilities that charging upfront payments for emergency treatment breaches the National Health Act 2014. They called for better financing mechanisms to protect both patients and providers.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 17:46 WAT · 2 sources
Federal Neuro‑Psychiatric Hospital launches probe into nursing student’s death
The Federal Neuro‑Psychiatric Hospital in Abeokuta has opened an investigation after 22‑year‑old nursing student Taiwo Godwin died while being treated for an asthma attack, amid claims that oxygen was not administered.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 2 sources
Former Nigeria coach Clemens Westerhof hospitalized with colon cancer in the Netherlands
Dutch former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof is in critical condition after a colon cancer diagnosis. His wife has appealed for prayers and support, noting his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 5 sources
Pope Leo XIV to leave Rome hospital after lung cancer surgery, will lead prayers on Sunday
The 71‑year‑old pontiff, who underwent successful removal of the lower lobe of his right lung, is scheduled to depart Gemelli Hospital on Saturday and will recite the Angelus from the Vatican on Sunday.
Photo: Edgar Beltrán , The Pillar / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 11:45 WAT · 10 sources
Gospel singer Toluwanisings dies after being rushed to eight Ibadan hospitals
Late Nigerian gospel artist Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, collapsed early on 14 October 2026 and was taken to seven or eight hospitals in Ibadan before he was pronounced dead. His personal assistant reported that the facilities cited a doctors’ strike or unavailability as reasons for refusing admission.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 10 sources
Insecurity drives cholera outbreaks in Zamfara, Nigeria
Ongoing insecurity in north‑western Nigeria has pushed many Zamfara communities into repeated cholera outbreaks, with displaced families struggling to access care amid staff shortages and limited supplies.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 09:46 WAT · 2 sources
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery after early‑stage cancer detection
The 71‑year‑old pontiff was operated on at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, confirming a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican described the 90‑minute procedure as successful and said further tests will follow.
Photo: Edgar Beltrán , The Pillar / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 09:13 WAT · 11 sources