Africa Health Report

Healthcare Providers Warn New Bill May Increase Treatment Costs HACPAN Warns New Health Regulatory Bill Could Increase Healthcare Costs

Hope Ajayi August 6, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Healthcare Providers’ Association of Nigeria (HACPAN) has expressed concern over the proposed National...

Alausa Inaugurates NBTE Governing Board, Unveils TVET Reforms to Boost Skills, Jobs Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical...

Mirian Gom August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – A nutrition expert has urged Nigerians living with hepatitis to prioritise balanced nutrition as...

Mirian Gom August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several...

FG Orders Stronger Security Measures to Protect Health Workers in Hospitals Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate

Korede Abdullah August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has directed all federal tertiary health institutions to immediately strengthen security...

Too Young to Drink: Why More Nigerian Teenagers Are Turning to Alcohol Teenager interviewed by Africa Health Report discussing underage alcohol consumption in Abuja.

Oluwatobi Adu August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The first drink often comes long before adulthood. Sometimes it is offered by a...

Cross River, FG Partner to Boost Livestock Trade Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu

Korede Abdullah August 6, 2026

CALABAR, Nigeria – Cross River State has partnered with the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s livestock industry...

Korede Abdullah August 6, 2026

CALABAR, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in partnership with the Cross River State Universal...

Enugu Moves to Sustain Family Planning Gains as IntegratE Project Ends Enugu, Health Partners Move to Sustain Family Planning Gains After IntegratE Project