Africa Health Report

Korede Abdullah October 12, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has channelled billions of naira into primary healthcare, yet many communities continue to...

Looks Real, Could Be Deadly: The Counterfeit Products Putting Nigerians at Risk Counterfeit consumer products and suspected fake goods posing health risks in Nigeria

Oluwatobi Adu October 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – A toothpaste that smells different, a cream that leaves unexplained rashes or a drink...

When Children Speak: Will Nigeria Protect Them? Nigerian schoolchildren participating in a child safeguarding and protection awareness programme.

Korede Abdullah October 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria- A child can find the courage to disclose abuse and still remain vulnerable if the...

The Supplement Trap: How Social Media Is Selling Young Nigerians a New Body Young Nigerians face health questions as social media promotes supplements for weight gain, skin enhancement and intimate wellness.

Hope Ajayi October 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – A TikTok video can promise fuller curves, clearer skin or faster weight gain, and...

WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR SANITARY PAD? Nigerian Women Demand Answers Over Chemical Disclosure Sanitary pads displayed in packaging as Nigerian women demand clearer information about ingredients and chemical safety.

Oluwatobi Adu October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women and girls, sanitary pads are an everyday necessity, yet...

Korede Abdullah September 28, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – What happens when a person enters state custody—and emerges with their health broken, or...

When Mothers Kill: What Mental Health, the Law Reveal Mother holding newborn as experts examine postpartum mental illness and criminal responsibility

Oluwatobi Adu September 27, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria- What happens when a mother who kills her child is also believed to be suffering...

The Drink That Turned Deadly: Inside Ondo’s Monkey Tail Poisoning Tragedy Locally prepared alcoholic mixtures linked to the suspected methanol poisoning outbreak in Ondo State.

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2026

ONDO, Nigeria- The deadly poisoning outbreak in Ondo has exposed more than the dangers of suspected methanol-contaminated...

Hives After Eating: Why the Cause May Not Be What You Think Hope Ajayi experienced sudden itching, raised bumps and redness after eating roadside fried yam, but remains uncertain about what triggered the reaction