Africa Health Report

Electricity Regulator Approves Relief Package After Grid Crisis Protesters outside electricity distribution company office

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for eligible...

Group Targets Stronger Data Systems After Reaching Millions with TB, Leprosy Services Healthcare workers participating in LTR Nigeria's tuberculosis and leprosy intervention programme.

Mirian Gom June 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria) has unveiled plans to deepen investments in...

Senate Orders NOA to Lead Campaign Against Social Decay Senators during a session calling for stronger national campaigns against indiscipline in Nigeria.

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has called for urgent national action to tackle rising indiscipline among Nigerians,...

Justice at Last as Court Condemns Owo Attackers to Death Rivers State High Court building in Port Harcourt

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

AKURE, Nigeria – Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has hailed the conviction and death sentence handed to...

Relief as Abducted Orthopaedic Surgeon Walks Free After Nine Days Medical professionals celebrate the release of abducted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Uche Aguocha.

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State chapter, has announced the release of kidnapped...

Nigeria Tightens Borders, Surveillance Against Ebola Threat Health leaders speaking at APIN's 25th anniversary symposium on sustainable healthcare financing.

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has heightened nationwide preparedness measures against the possible entry of the...

Security Forces Launch Hunt for Abducted Zamfara Students Security operatives searching for students abducted by bandits in Zamfara State.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 3, 2026

ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a coordinated rescue mission after suspected bandits abducted several students...

Edo Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Body of Abducted Woman Edo Police operatives during a rescue operation that led to the recovery of a kidnap victim's body.

Otamere Gladness June 3, 2026

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the decomposing...

Oyo Police Race to Rescue Adelabu’s Sister, Children After Abduction Katsina Police Recover AK-47 Rifles After Foiled Ambush

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 3, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a massive rescue operation following the abduction of the younger...

WHO Warns AI Risks Could Undermine Global Health Policies World Health Organization headquarters and digital health policy concept illustrating AI governance.