Africa Health Report

Falana: Health Insurance Now Compulsory for All Nigerians Human rights lawyer Femi Falana addressing health insurance law in Nigeria

Chukwu Obinna October 3, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) says every Nigerian is now legally entitled to...

Sokoto Governor Suspends Health Agency Chief Amid Sector Shake-ups Sokoto suspends two principals for absenteeism in schools

Hussaini Ibrahim October 3, 2025

SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government, Ahmed Aliyu has suspended the Executive Secretary of the State Primary...

Sokoto to Vaccinate 2m Children Against Measles, Polio Child receives polio drops during vaccination campaign in Sokoto State

Mirian Gom October 3, 2025

Sokoto, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government will begin a 10-day vaccination campaign on October 6 to...

Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 168 in 2025 Health worker prepares protective gear during Lassa fever response in Nigeria

Hussaini Ibrahim October 3, 2025

KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 168 people have...

NAFDAC Destroys N15bn Worth of Fake, Expired Drugs in Ibadan NAFDAC officials displaying banned pharmaceutical drugs at media briefing

Koko Maxwella October 3, 2025

IBADAN, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed...

NAFDAC Seals Abuja Shops Over Banned Drugs, Toxic Cosmetics NAFDAC officers seal shops selling banned drugs and cosmetics in Abuja ---

Juliet Jacob October 3, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut two...

FRSC Unveils Digital Portal to Tackle Speeding, Road Deaths Nationwide FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed launching speed monitoring portal

Juliet Jacob October 3, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched an upgraded Speed Limiting Device Web...

Nigeria’s Tooth Decay Crisis: Oral Health Neglect Fuels Emergency A Nigerian dentist attends to a young patient at a public hospital, , highlighting the growing oral health crisis and limited access to preventive care in Nigeria.

Chukwu Obinna October 3, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Tooth decay, gum disease, and premature tooth loss are sweeping silently across Nigeria, creating...

Senate Bars Aides from Akpabio Office Corridor Over Security Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio at National Assembly chambers

Mirian Gom October 3, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Assembly has introduced tighter security controls around the office of Senate President...

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