As the final curtain is about to be drawn on 2024, Korede Abdullah, the Southwest correspondent for Africa Health Report, recounts the year’s most pivotal events. With clinical precision, he not only chronicles the main events that have shaped Nigeria’s political landscape but also probes the complexities of government policies and their far-reaching impact on…
In 2024, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu undertook a series of international trips, reinforcing Nigeria’s global presence and fostering diplomatic, economic, and political relations with various nations. His extensive travels were framed within the context of strengthening Nigeria’s influence on the world stage, while also addressing critical issues such as energy cooperation, economic partnerships, and…
As 2024 comes to a close, Africa stands at a crucial juncture in its journey toward sustainable health and development. The year has been significant for the continent, marked by ongoing health challenges, economic hurdles, and an increasing emphasis on climate change. Amid these complexities, a powerful group of global and African leaders, innovators, and…
Worst multiple viruses and public health threats that unleashed on Nigerians’ health and almost overwhelmed healthcare personnel. Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano, in introspective analysis highlights the key illnesses needing urgent actions to get rid off. In 2024, Nigeria has grappled with a series of epidemics and disease outbreaks that have cast a shadow over…
In a nation where the mere sight of military personnel has long been synonymous with fear and destruction, the Nigerian Armed Forces are on a mission to rewrite their narrative. For decades, communities across Nigeria have viewed soldiers with suspicion, associating them with chaos, war, and violence. However, under the leadership of the Chief of…
In a country where the scourge of counterfeit medications has claimed countless lives and jeopardized the health of millions of her citizens, the regulatory agency or body empowered by the laws to control, fight against the decadence, and save lives is seemingly absent. Against the backdrop of health complications arising from substandard medicines commonly available…
Nigeria is facing a dire education crisis, with the country holding the unenviable title of third-highest number of out-of-school children globally. The stark reality is worsened by the inability of many state governments to access funds meant to combat this issue. An investigation by Africa Health Report’s Gom Mirian, reveals that a critical bottleneck in…
With Nigeria ranked sixth highest Tuberculosis-burdened nation of the world the past efforts towards addressing the disease amounted to nothing, (15 Nigerians die hourly) and challenges stakeholders to refocus strategies. Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano writes on the new challenges Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is facing a growing and alarming public health…
The Yuletide season, traditionally a time for joy, family gatherings, and celebrations, has taken a somber tone this year as Nigeria’s economic hardships force citizens to make tough decisions. Soaring transportation fares, relentless hikes in food prices, and stagnant wages have dimmed the holiday spirit, pushing many to opt for a subdued Christmas. Our correspondents,…
John Nwokocha, Editor, writes on the series of accidents on the Nigerian Inland water ways that constitutes continuous challenges for not only the travelling public, but also for discouraging tourism and ultimately stunting national economic growth. Sadly, users of waterway transportation face the uncertainty of safe departure and arrival every day. Perhaps, this is not…
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