Africa Health Report

FG Deploys Emergency Task Force to Contain Diphtheria Outbreak in Kano, Katsina Health workers vaccinating children during Kano's diphtheria response campaign.

Mirian Gom August 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched an emergency multi-agency response to contain the ongoing diphtheria...

NCDC Warns as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Across Nigeria Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Mirian Gom May 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has raised alarm over rising deaths...

Women Drive Disease Detection, Boost Vaccination Response Across Nigeria Female health workers conducting vaccination outreach in Nigerian community

Oluwatobi Adu April 11, 2026

KEFFI, Nigeria – Women health workers are leading Nigeria’s frontline response to disease outbreaks, improving early detection,...

Nigeria Records Nine Lassa Fever Deaths in Early 2026 Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Koko Maxwella January 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria recorded nine deaths from Lassa fever in the first epidemiological week of 2026,...

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