…the introduction and spread of dangerous infectious diseases. In light of recent public health alerts, such as the 2026 Ebola surveillance, the Act empowers the President and governors to declare infected areas, enforce port/border controls, and mandate isolation or vaccination. The Senate also called Nigerians to be c…

…and international issues The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria has issued a public health alert following the Nigerian government's confirmation of a Bundibugyo virus disease case, commonly referred to as Ebola, on October 20.Legit.ng reports that the Nigerian Ministry of Health said the infected person had flown int…

…schools shut and office workers told to work from home, as the authorities issued health alerts to protect the elderly and vulnerable. Scientists have shown that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming, and warn they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense. France’s average temperature…