Africa Health Report

Ekiti Trains Officers to Improve Livestock Health and Food Safety Veterinary officers receiving biosecurity training in Ekiti State.

Korede Abdullah November 8, 2025

ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has trained 100 livestock and veterinary officers in disease prevention,...

NAFDAC Launches National Plan to Eliminate Trans Fats in Foods NAFDAC warns Nigeria faces mental health crisis with only 300 psychiatrists

Juliet Jacob October 26, 2025

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

Lawmakers Move to Ban Toxic Pesticides Threatening Nigerians’ Health, Food Nigerian lawmakers debate motion to ban toxic pesticides over public health and food safety risks

Chukwu Obinna October 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ban Highly Hazardous...

Fake Kpomo Sparks Health Fears as Abuja Residents Raise Alarm Abuja residents raise alarm over fake kpomo made from donkey skin and harmful chemicals, as Customs seizes ₦3.9bn worth of illegal animal parts.