FG approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state, sets six-month accountability deadline

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million in outbreak preparedness funds to each state of the federation and directed beneficiaries to account for both current and previously disbursed outbreak response funds within six months.The approval, granted by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, authorises the disbursement of 50 per cent of the State Outbreak Investigation and Response Fund (S-OIRF) […]

https://safarinewsfeed.wordpress.com/2026/06/21/fg-approves-n21-2m-outbreak-response-fund-for-each-state-sets-six-month-accountability-deadline/

At least 222 basic training recruits have contracted the #flu, with some requiring #hospitalization. The #outbreak has been ongoing for roughly 3 weeks.

Recruit Deaths—The #USAF is conducting a comprehensive medical review into the “sudden passing” of 25-yo-trainee Keon McDaniel, who suffered a medical emergency on June 12 & died on June 16.

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A major localized #flu #outbreak is currently affecting hundreds of new #MilitaryRecruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. The outbreak began after “Defense” Secretary Pete #Hegseth made flu #vaccines optional in April, causing #vaccination rates to plummet to around 40%.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/us/flu-outbreak-air-force-base.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Scores Fall Ill at Air Force Base After Hegseth Makes Flu Vaccine Optional

The defense secretary described the vaccine requirement, which he lifted in April, as an “absurd, overreaching” mandate.

The New York Times
Ebola Outbreak: Infant Dies at Congo Orphanage as Cases Surge

The number of cases has increased by 38 percent over the past week and has spread to 32 health zones across eastern Congo.

Newsweek
WHO reports 75 health-care workers infected with Ebola

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 75 health-care workers have been infected with the dangerous Ebola virus during the outbreak in the...

Yahoo News

Ebola in DR Congo: Six-year-old 'doing well' after armed men took her from hospital

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qyg29wpk2o

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Ebola in DR Congo: Six-year-old 'doing well' after armed men took her from hospital

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

Mourners bury 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death in outbreak - ABC News

https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/mourners-bury-6-month-ebola-victim-marking-orphanage-134039735

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Mourners bury 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death in outbreak

Mourners in eastern Congo have gathered to bury a 6-month-old girl who died from Ebola earlier this week

ABC News

Israel’s Health Ministry is investigating a suspected Ebola case after a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever and headache.

https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-899949

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Health Ministry investigates suspected Ebola case after traveler develops symptoms

Israel’s Health Ministry is investigating a suspected Ebola case after a traveler returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo developed fever and headache.

The Jerusalem Post