Africa Health Report

Group Targets Stronger Data Systems After Reaching Millions with TB, Leprosy Services Healthcare workers participating in LTR Nigeria's tuberculosis and leprosy intervention programme.

Mirian Gom June 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria) has unveiled plans to deepen investments in...

Nigerian Expert Urges Africa to Rethink Autism Understanding Boluwatife Ayanwole speaking on autism inclusion at conference

Mirian Gom January 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian autism expert and neurodiversity advocate Boluwatife Ayanwole calls for a major cultural shift...

Mirian Gom January 14, 2026

JOS, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announces a landmark policy shift with the introduction...

Abia Deepens Partnership to Ensure Disability-Inclusive Climate Policy Framework Abia officials meet CCD to discuss disability-inclusive climate policy.

Korede Abdullah November 22, 2025

ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Ministry of Environment announces a strengthened partnership with the Centre for...

Abia Launches Skin Cancer Prevention Drive for Persons with Albinism Abia State Disability Commission presenting sunscreen to persons with albinism.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius November 7, 2025

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Disability Commission has distributed free sunscreen lotion to at least 100...

FG Pushes Sign Language Training in Nigerian Schools Nationwide Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad speaking at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child event in Abuja.

Mirian Gom October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged all teacher training institutions across Nigeria to integrate sign...

Disability Inclusion