Africa Health Report

Korede Abdullah September 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has begun providing indigenous funding for local researchers working in digital technology...

Lagos Seeks Private Investment to Strengthen Healthcare for 30m Residents Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Korede Abdullah September 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has called for increased private-sector investment in healthcare, saying public...

Korede Abdullah September 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare, working conditions...

Lagos Steps Up Ebola Preparedness at Mainland Hospital Lagos Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi inspects facilities at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, during an Ebola preparedness assessment.

Mirian Gom September 1, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified Ebola preparedness by conducting a strategic assessment of...

Lagos Deepens CSO Partnership for Health Reforms Lagos Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi addresses civil society stakeholders.

Oluwafunbi Bello July 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos healthcare reforms programme is gaining momentum as the Lagos State Government strengthens...

Only 5% of Fevers Are Malaria Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Mirian Gom July 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Only five per cent of patients presenting with fever in Lagos are confirmed to...

Lagos Tightens Ebola Surveillance at MMIA Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Korede Abdullah June 1, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness measures at the Murtala...

Lagos Raises Ebola Alert, Intensifies Airport Screening Against Deadly Outbreak Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Korede Abdullah May 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says no confirmed or suspected Ebola Virus Disease case exists...

Lagos Unveils New Specialist Hospitals, Medical Innovation Zone Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government unveils an ambitious healthcare expansion plan featuring specialist hospitals, a...

Lagos Expands Doctors’ Welfare Scheme to Fight Growing Brain Drain Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.