Africa Health Report

FG Plans Nigeria Genomic City to Drive Research, Healthcare Growth Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks during the Nigeria Genomic City stakeholders' meeting in Abuja.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria– The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Nigeria Genomic City as part of...

Mirian Gom July 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Only one in five Nigerian pupils enrolled in primary school progresses to junior secondary...

Nigeria Inflation Falls as Food Prices Rise A Nigerian market displaying staple food items affected by rising inflation.

Oluwafunbi Bello July 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria inflation eased marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026, ending three consecutive...

NECO CBT Wins Student Approval – FG Says Students take the NECO computer-based examination at a CBT centre in Abuja.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The NECO CBT examination is gaining nationwide acceptance as candidates report a smooth and...

Lagos Seals Ikoyi Property Over Sewage Pollution Lagos officials seal a property in Ikoyi over illegal sewage discharge.

Korede Abdullah July 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has sealed a property in Ikoyi over sewage pollution, accusing...

Africa CDC Seeks Stronger Biosecurity Measures Health workers respond to a Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Central Africa.

Oluwatobi Adu July 15, 2026

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Bundibugyo virus outbreak has prompted the Africa Centres for Disease Control and...

WHO Urges Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Dementia Older adults participate in activities promoting brain health and dementia prevention.

Oluwatobi Adu July 15, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed through healthier lifestyles...

WHO, UNICEF Warn of Global Measles Outbreaks A child receives a measles vaccine during an immunisation campaign.

Oluwatobi Adu July 15, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – The global measles outbreaks crisis is worsening as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)...

Senate Approves Medical Laboratory University in Jos Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, proposed to become a federal university.