Africa Health Report

Mirian Gom May 2, 2026

BAMAKO, Mali – EgyptAir has cancelled its Hajj flights to and from Mali, affecting more than 4,000...

Jet Fuel Price Surge Threatens 2026 Hajj Airlift, Fares May Soar Emergency responders near a private jet at Kano airport

Chukwu Obinna April 27, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj airlift is under threat after jet fuel prices tripled within weeks,...

Kano Begins Medical Screening, Immunisation for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims Kano pilgrims undergo medical screening for 2026 Hajj

Mirian Gom February 7, 2026

KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board begins compulsory medical screening and immunisation for all...

NAHCON Sets Up Committee to Screen 2026 Hajj Operators NAHCON officials during inauguration of Hajj screening committee in Abuja

Koko Maxwella September 30, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a committee to screen Hajj...

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