Health Archives - Page 11 of 14 - Africa Health Report

Lagos Launches HIV Survey to Reach 11,000 Residents Statewide Lagos health officials launch HIV survey to reach 11,000 residents

Korede Abdullah September 25, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government launches a statewide HIV impact survey targeting more than 11,000...

Nigeria, China Plan Africa’s First Local Insulin Production Plant Illustration of insulin vials symbolising Nigeria-China medical partnership

Mirian Gom September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – China has announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria,...

Nigeria Police Pay ₦2.2bn to Families of Fallen Officers Nigeria Police hand ₦2.2bn cheques to families of fallen officers

Chukwu Obinna September 24, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has handed ₦2.2 billion in life insurance cheques...

Gates Foundation Backs $40 HIV Shot to End Epidemic Gates Foundation backs affordable HIV prevention injection for low-income nations

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has struck a deal with India’s Hetero Labs...

Group Donates Mosquito Nets, Bed Sheets to Ogun Hospitals COWA members donate mosquito nets to Idiroko General Hospital in Ogun State

Chukwu Obinna September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Ogun I Command Chapter, has donated mosquito nets...

WHO, UNICEF Warn Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Facilities A new WHO/UNICEF report warns that billions of patients worldwide still face unsafe care in facilities without water, sanitation, electricity, and waste management.

Koko Maxwella September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – A recent report jointly published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF has...

EU, UK Regulators Reaffirm Safety of Paracetamol in Pregnancy Amid Trump Autism Claims European and UK health agencies reaffirm paracetamol safety during pregnancy despite autism claims

Mirian Gom September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union and British health regulators have reaffirmed the safety of paracetamol use...

FG Pledges Full Health Insurance Coverage for Armed Forces Nigerian Armed Forces personnel to benefit from full health insurance coverage under NHIA

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has pledged to integrate members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, their...

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA NPHCDA chief, Dr Muyi Aina, reaffirms the country’s commitment to polio eradication at UNGA 2025.