WHO elects first African Director-General. Government bans repatriation of bodies to check Ebola. EU to spend €54 million on maternal, newborn health in Bauchi, Adamawa, Kebbi. North East Nigeria: Health in the Northeast, 24 May 2017. Oyo implements health insurance scheme. Niger Govt to establish own health insurance scheme. 46 doctors care for 3m people in Zamfara. Yobe engages 228 doctors, health workers. Health workers protest against poor welfare condition at LUTH. New WHO DG: An African success story in leadership and accountability.