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HEALTHOct 9Ebola outbreak: Border surveillance gaps raise concerns in the Central African RepublicThe fight against Ebola poses a challenge in the Central African Republic. In Zemio, in the country’s south-east, proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears that the virus could spread across the border. But health screening remains difficult. The repeated absence of health workers at checkpoints is hampering surveillance, while residents continue to cross the border through unofficial crossing points, as FRANCE 24's team on the ground reports.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 9Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youthsThe Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, has called for affordable, quality and confidential mental healthcare for young Nigerians, urging stakeholders to strengthen access to services and tackle the stigma associated with mental illness. The post Lagos Corrections Command seeks affordable mental healthcare for youths appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Altamash dental outreach brings oral health education to APS childrenKARACHI: Early oral-health awareness can help children develop habits that protect their teeth and gums, but knowing how to brush properly and why preventive dental care matters is not always a given. An outreach initiative by Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) brought dental screening and oral-health education directly to schoolchildren at Army Public School, Malir Cantt, on October 7, 2026, while also providing career counselling. Organised by the Department of Community Dentistry at AIDM, the programme combined oral-health screening, practical guidance on daily dental hygiene and experiential learning for second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students. The initiative formed part of the department’s ongoing efforts to promote preventive dental care among children and strengthen students’ understanding of community-based oral healthcare. Dental screening brings preventive care into the school setting Under faculty supervision, oral-health screenings and dental examinations were conducted as part of the outreach activity. The exercise gave participating second-year BDS students an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world school setting. Faculty members guided them throughout the screening process, helping them develop their clinical screening and communication skills while gaining practical exposure to community dentistry. Taking dental education beyond the classroom also offered students an opportunity to understand how oral healthcare can be delivered in community settings, where early awareness and accessible preventive guidance are important components of oral-health promotion. Children receive practical oral-hygiene guidance Following the screenings, the team held an interactive oral-health education session for the schoolchildren. The session covered proper tooth-brushing techniques, regular oral-hygiene practices and the importance of preventive dental care. Children were encouraged to participate, helping reinforce the importance of developing healthy habits from an early age. By pairing dental examinations with practical education, the outreach addressed both the assessment of children’s oral health and the everyday practices that can help them maintain it. The programme also included career counselling, extending the activity beyond oral-health awareness to provide schoolchildren with guidance on career-related choices. Further details about the counselling activities were not provided. AIDM faculty and students lead community initiative The programme was organised under the supervision of Dr Amir Akbar Shaikh, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Community Dentistry at AIDM. Demonstrators Dr Nikita Bodani, Dr Danial Ahmed, Dr Fatima Jaffri and Dr Zain Jabbar participated in the activity, supporting the programme alongside second-year BDS students. Their involvement helped provide faculty guidance during the screenings and educational activities, while giving students practical exposure to school-based oral healthcare. Strengthening dental education through community engagement The outreach highlighted the complementary roles of preventive oral-health education and practical clinical learning. For schoolchildren, the programme reinforced the importance of brushing correctly, maintaining regular oral-hygiene practices and understanding the value of preventive dental care. For participating students, it provided an opportunity to build screening and communication skills under professional supervision. Through initiatives of this kind, the Department of Community Dentistry at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine continues to combine experiential learning with efforts to promote oral-health awareness and preventive care in the community. Stay connected with Dental News Pakistan CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW the official Dental News Pakistan WhatsApp Channel to stay connected with the issues shaping your education and career. Follow the Dental News Pakistan WhatsApp Channel for dental education updates, research news and student opportunities.dentalnews_pk · pakistan
HEALTHOct 9We need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze AnabaVanguard Media Limited on Friday held its 4th Mental Health Summit in Lagos, focusing on youth mental health in Nigeria and the impact of technology and social media on young people's wellbeing. The post We need stronger action on youth mental health– Eze Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — AnabaThe Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. The post Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Frozen testicular tissue transplanted in bid to restore fertility after chemotherapyProtecting fertility is a major challenge for young men undergoing aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy. Freezing their own testicular tissue before such treatments could help.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 9Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDCThe NCDC identified late presentation of patients as a factor contributing to the higher case fatality rate. The post Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHOct 9Budget 2027: Affordable Medi Asas plan to be launched in January 2027KUALA LUMPUR: An affordable Medi Asas plan will be launched in January 2027, featuring standardised hospital charges based on diagnosis and treatment type to ensure medical costs are better controlled and predictable, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.thestar_my · malaysia
HEALTHOct 9FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to perform 25,000 free cataract surgeries across the country by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to reduce avoidable blindness and expand access to quality eye care. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this on […] The post FG Targets 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Russia lifts plague lab-related measures. Should China – and the world – be relieved?South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 9A student hated reading for years. Her podcast explores finding the right diagnosisMiddle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.NPR News
HEALTHOct 9Fill in the blank in the quiz: A plague research employee in Russia died from ____Plus: Nobels! Protests! Ambiguous quotes! A mysterious death in Russia!NPR News
HEALTHOct 9"I always end up with the same type of person": why we repeat patterns in relationships and how to break themEl dating déjà vu explica por qué algunas dinámicas vuelven a aparecer aunque cambien las personas.Qué rol juega el apego, cuáles son las señales a tener en cuenta y qué podemos hacer para vincularnos de otra manera.Clarín
HEALTHOct 9China gives Kenya Ksh.129M grant to support Ebola responseThe grant was officially handed over at the National Treasury, where Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo received Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan.citizen_digital · kenya
HEALTHOct 9Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: youth-led charity supports young cancer patientsTimothy Chan Chi-fung was 19 when a testicular tumour sent him into a Hong Kong hospital system largely designed for children or much older adults. Neither door quite fitted. His experience eventually led him to found Youth Cancer Hong Kong, a contribution that has earned him a place as a finalist in the community category of this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards. The awards, co-organised by Sino Group and the South China Morning Post, were launched in 2013 to recognise individuals and...South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 9Trump admin to launch new vaccine research centerThe vaccine skeptic US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.newshd24 · pakistan
HEALTHOct 9From barbershops to nature courses: How community-driven campaigns are rethinking men’s mental healthAs waiting lists for mental health care continue to grow, community-driven campaigns across Europe have been finding unique ways to support men in particular.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 9Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutinyNigeria’s response to mental health challenges facing its youth comes under fresh scrutiny today at the the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Canada Tells Its Citizens to Exercise High Caution in Kenya After Ebola CaseOttawa has placed Kenya under a high-degree-of-caution travel advisory following a confirmed Ebola case and a reported death, as health experts warn that incomplete contact tracing could allow further infections to go undetected. The post Canada Tells Its Citizens to Exercise High Caution in Kenya After Ebola Case appeared first on Nairobi Wire.nairobiwire · kenya
HEALTHOct 9Is the EU ready for the next pandemic?Five years after the height of the Covid pandemic, how much better prepared is the EU for the next health crisis? Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by POLITICO health reporter Helen Collis and global health expert Michel Kazatchkine to discuss the mysterious death of a worker at a Russian anti-plague institute, and what it tells […]Politico Europe
HEALTHOct 9World Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye careBy Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has activated more than 1,400 primary healthcare centres, PHCs, across the country to provide primary eye care services as part of efforts to expand access to quality eye care and reduce avoidable blindness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, […] The post World Sight Day: FG activates 1,400 PHCs for eye care appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny…..As Vanguard summit holds today By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s response to the mental health challenges facing its young people comes under fresh scrutiny today as policymakers, psychiatrists, health professionals, security and correctional authorities, regulators, media and other stakeholders converge in Lagos for the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit holding at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, […] The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Shun professional misconduct, MDCN tells new doctorsBy Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has warned newly inducted medical doctors against professional misconduct in the discharge of their duties. The Registrar of the council, Prof. Fatima Kyari, gave the warning in Aba while inducting 16 medical doctors who graduated from Rhema University. Kyari, who was represented […] The post Shun professional misconduct, MDCN tells new doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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