Africa Health Report

WHO Expands Global Network to Address Health Inequalities WHO Doubles Global Health Inequality Network to Tackle Healthcare Gaps

Oluwatobi Adu June 30, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization has expanded its Health Inequality Monitoring Network, doubling its membership...

WHO Raises Alarm Over Rising Fungal Threat, Calls for Urgent Action WHO Warns Rising Fungal Diseases and Drug Resistance Threaten Millions

Oluwatobi Adu June 30, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization has raised concerns over the growing burden of fungal diseases...

FG Unveils Task Force to Rescue Flagship Schools Officials during the inauguration of the ministerial monitoring team for Smart Schools in Abuja.

Otamere Gladness June 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a ministerial oversight team to fast-track the completion and...

TETFund Pushes Nigeria’s Race for Lassa Fever Vaccine TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono speaking at the Lassa fever research presentation in Abuja.

Otamere Gladness June 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s race to develop its first Lassa fever vaccine gained momentum on Tuesday as...

FG Moves to Unlock Idle Schools, Expand Access Education Minister Tunji Alausa inaugurating a committee on school projects in Abuja.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched an urgent drive to revive hundreds of stalled and...

Flights Resume After Lagos Airport Flooding Floodwater inside the international terminal at Lagos airport.

Korede Abdullah June 30, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Flight operations have resumed at the temporary international terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport...

Lagos Outreach Targets Maternal Death Crisis Women participating in a maternal health sensitisation programme in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah June 30, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Health advocates in Lagos have launched a maternal health campaign aimed at reducing pregnancy-related...

Remi Tinubu Unveils Clinic, Food Bank in Jigawa First Lady Oluremi Tinubu inaugurating projects in Jigawa State.

Hussaini Ibrahim June 30, 2026

DUTSE, Nigeria – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Monday launched a major healthcare, nutrition and digital innovation...

Shettima Commissions Rehabilitated Karu Roads in Abuja Shettima Commissions Karu Roads in Abuja

Oluwatobi Adu June 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday commissioned newly rehabilitated and expanded roads in Abuja’s...

FG Orders Marketers to Reflect Falling Crude Prices in Fuel Costs The Federal Government has urged petroleum marketers to reflect falling international crude oil prices in pump prices as Nigeria deepens fuel market deregulation.