Africa Health Report

“I Thought It Was Just Celebration — Then I Nearly Died,” – Says Diabetic Survivor Kaduna resident Saidu Kamal recounting his near-fatal diabetes complication after excessive eating during Sallah celebrations.

Hussaini Ibrahim June 1, 2026

KADUNA, Nigeria – A 46-year-old Kaduna resident living with diabetes has shared his near-death experience after excessive...

Nigeria Backs Sierra Leone’s Digital University Admission Reform JAMB Registrar Is-haq Oloyede addressing stakeholders on centralised university admissions reform in Sierra Leone.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 1, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has pledged technical support to Sierra Leone...

NEMA Urges Gombe Residents to Relocate as Flood Risks Rise NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar issuing flood preparedness advisory to residents in

Oluwafunbi Bello June 1, 2026

GOMBE, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents living in flood-prone communities across...

Oyo Teachers Launch Indefinite Strike Over Kidnappings Teachers protesting and demanding the release of abducted colleagues and schoolchildren in Oyo State.

Korede Abdullah June 1, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Public school teachers in Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike following the continued...

Lagos Tightens Ebola Surveillance at MMIA Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Korede Abdullah June 1, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness measures at the Murtala...

Presidency Moves Security Chiefs to Oyo Kidnap Scene Nigerian and German officials during bilateral cooperation talks in Abuja.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 1, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency has dispatched a high-powered security delegation to Oyo State following the abduction...

NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed in Water Purifiers NDLEA operatives displaying drugs recovered from concealed water purifier machines.

Korede Abdullah June 1, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted illicit drugs hidden...

Month: June 2026