Africa Health Report

UNGA 81: Tedros Warns Next Pandemic Is ‘When’, Not ‘If’ WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking at the UNGA 81 pandemic preparedness meeting.

Korede Abdullah September 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The next pandemic is inevitable, and countries must strengthen health systems before it arrives,...

COVID-19 Legacy Shields Nigeria From Future Outbreaks – NACA NACA Director-General addressing HIV progress at Abuja press briefing

Mirian Gom June 24, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s investments during the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved into a powerful defence system against...

Leaders Push to Finalise Pandemic Agreement Young children eating food as WHO warns about the dangers of foodborne diseases.

Oluwatobi Adu June 15, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros...

WHO Seeks US COVID Origins Data After Washington’s Exit WHO Report Warns Climate Change Is Now a Global Health Emergency

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 11, 2026

Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) urges the United States to disclose any intelligence it holds...

WHO Launches Global Strategy Against Future Coronavirus Threats WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

Oluwatobi Adu December 4, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation, (WHO) unveils its first unified long-term coronavirus strategy, marking a...

NAFDAC Urges Local Vaccine Production to Avert Future Pandemics NAFDAC warns Nigeria faces mental health crisis with only 300 psychiatrists

Juliet Jacob October 19, 2025

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

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