Africa Health Report

FG Onboards New Health Fellows to Drive Nigeria Reforms Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate

FG Onboards New Health Fellows to Drive Nigeria Reforms

Otamere Gladness March 27, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria launches a new cohort of National Health Fellows to...

Nollywood Star Urges Menopause Awareness, Support For Nigerian Women Kate Henshaw speaking at health conference in Lagos”

Nollywood Star Urges Menopause Awareness, Support For Nigerian Women

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius March 27, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nollywood star Kate Henshaw calls for urgent awareness and stronger support systems for women...

Kano Records 13 Months Without Polio Ahead Campaign Health workers administering oral polio vaccine to children in Lagos.

Kano Records 13 Months Without Polio Ahead Campaign

Hussaini Ibrahim March 27, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Kano State records 13 consecutive months without poliovirus, marking a major public health milestone...

Lagos Pays N701m Insurance Benefits to Families of Workers Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Lagos Pays N701m Insurance Benefits to Families of Workers

Koko Maxwella March 27, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government disburses ₦701 million to families of deceased public servants, reinforcing...

FG Launches Entrepreneurship Programme Across 14 Universities Nationwide Education Minister Tunji Alausa during ASUU agreement signing

FG Launches Entrepreneurship Programme Across 14 Universities Nationwide

Mirian Gom March 27, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria unveils a nationwide entrepreneurship certification programme across 14 universities,...

WHO Admits IOM, Expands Global Digital Health Network Access WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

WHO Admits IOM, Expands Global Digital Health Network Access

Oluwatobi Adu March 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization on Thursday admitted the International Organization for Migration as the...

Nigeria Power Supply Set to Improve as Gas Repairs End Electricity distribution infrastructure in Nigeria

Nigeria Power Supply Set to Improve as Gas Repairs End

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius March 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Electricity supply in Nigeria is expected to stabilise as critical gas pipeline repairs near...

JAMB Re-Arrests Fraud Suspect Over New UTME Scam Scheme JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.