Africa Health Report

Nigeria’s Double Burden: Starving, Overfed Children in Crisis A split-scene image showing a thin, hungry child in rural Nigeria holding an empty plate on the left, and an overweight child in Lagos holding a soda and chips on the right, symbolising the country’s double burden of malnutrition and obesity.

A split-scene image showing a thin, hungry child in rural Nigeria holding an empty plate on the left, and an overweight child in Lagos holding a soda and chips on the right, symbolising the country’s double burden of malnutrition and obesity.

Nigeria’s Double Burden: Starving, Overfed Children in Crisis

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – In the bustling streets of Lagos, children line up outside fast-food restaurants clutching bottles...

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

European and UK health agencies reaffirm paracetamol safety during pregnancy despite autism claims

EU, UK Regulators Reaffirm Safety of Paracetamol in Pregnancy Amid Trump 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

Nigerian Armed Forces personnel to benefit from full health insurance coverage under NHIA

FG Pledges Full Health Insurance Coverage for Armed Forces

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.

NPHCDA chief, Dr Muyi Aina, reaffirms the country’s commitment to polio eradication at UNGA 2025.

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA

Korede Abdullah September 23, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunisation as global...

NBMA Warns Nigerians on Ebola, Other Biosecurity Threats NBMA cautions Nigerians to stay alert against Ebola and other biosecurity threats.

NBMA Warns Nigerians on Ebola, Other Biosecurity Threats

Koko Maxwella September 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged Nigerians to remain on high alert...

Breaking News: National Assembly Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office After Six Months Sergeant-at-Arms unseals Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office at the National Assembly

Sergeant-at-Arms unseals Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office at the National Assembly

Breaking News: National Assembly Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office After Six Months

Koko Maxwella September 23, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – The National Assembly has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi...

Taraba Adopts Unified Health Budget to Tackle Persistent Funding Gaps Taraba officials and stakeholders adopt a unified budgeting system to strengthen health financing.

Taraba officials and stakeholders adopt a unified budgeting system to strengthen health financing.

Taraba Adopts Unified Health Budget to Tackle Persistent Funding Gaps

Juliet Jacob September 23, 2025

JALINGO, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery...

1 in 7 Nigerian Children Risk Death Before Age Five – Gates Bill Gates warns that 1 in 7 Nigerian children risk dying before age five amid shrinking global health aid.

Bill Gates warns that 1 in 7 Nigerian children risk dying before age five amid shrinking global health aid.

1 in 7 Nigerian Children Risk Death Before Age Five – Gates

Chukwu Obinna September 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – One in every seven children born in northern Nigeria today will not live to...

Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged UAE Consul-General Salem Al Jaberi with UNILAG students in Lagos

Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged

Korede Abdullah September 23, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose to $4.3 billion in...

Pharmacists Urge Recognition as Frontline Providers on World Day Pharmacists in Nigeria mark World Pharmacists Day calling for recognition as frontline providers