Africa Health Report

Oluwatobi Adu June 13, 2026

ADDIS ABABA – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warns that border closures...

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...

Lagos Treats 978,000 Malaria Cases in One Year, Officials Warn Children receiving malaria prevention treatment in Plateau communities

Korede Abdullah May 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos recorded over 978,000 malaria cases in 2025, health officials have revealed, raising fresh...

Nigeria Records Sharp Drop in HIV Cases, Women at Risk IHVN healthcare workers providing HIV testing services at a clinic in Nigeria

Mirian Gom April 1, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria, on Wednesday reports a steep decline in new HIV infections, but young women...

Kano Deploys Rapid Response Team After Suspected Whooping Cough Cases KNCDC officials conduct health outreach in Durmawa community, Kano

Hussaini Ibrahim January 30, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government launches a public health intervention in Durmawa community, Bebeji Local...

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