March 2026 - Page 14 of 29 - Africa Health Report

Korede Abdullah March 13, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into a clinic linked to the...

Cross River Assembly Passes Law to Ban Open Defecation Cross River State House of Assembly plenary session

Koko Maxwella March 13, 2026

CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill banning open defecation...

JAMB Declares Lead City University Law Admissions Invalid Lead City University campus in Ibadan Nigeria

Otamere Gladness March 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared admissions into the Law programme...

Ogun Holds Security Dialogue with Fulani Leaders to Strengthen Peace Security stakeholders meeting in Abeokuta Ogun State

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius March 13, 2026

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has convened a high-level security dialogue with Fulani community leaders,...

Lagos Arraigns Seven Over Assault on LAWMA Enforcement Officials Environmental enforcement patrol monitoring waste disposal

Korede Abdullah March 13, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Seven individuals have been arraigned before a Lagos Special Offences Mobile Court for allegedly...

Nigeria Strengthens Health Funding as Gavi Begins Exit Transition Professor Muhammad Pate announces Nigeria’s new ₦1,450 health insurance capitation fee

Korede Abdullah March 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is strengthening domestic health financing to sustain immunisation and primary healthcare services as...

Security Agencies Alerted as Traditional Eid Festivities Approach Kano neighbourhood experiencing youth gang clashes

Hussaini Ibrahim March 12, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has formally notified...

WHO Sets New Targets to Fast-Track Critical Antibiotic Development WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

Oluwatobi Adu March 12, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced new global targets aimed at accelerating the...

Federal Health Initiative Boosts Access to Life-Saving Rural Emergency Care NEMSAS ambulance transporting patient to hospital in Kano

Hussaini Ibrahim March 12, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Women and children under five in Kano State are gaining wider access to free emergency...

NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal Deadline for Eligible Institutions NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.