Africa Health Report

Tomori Blames Poor Governance for Nigeria’s Lowest Global Life Expectancy Professor Oyewale Tomori speaks on Nigeria’s 54.9-year life expectancy crisis

Korede Abdullah October 25, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Renowned virologist and public health expert, Professor Oyewale Tomori, has blamed Nigeria’s poor life...

Just In: FG Raises Health Insurance Fee to ₦1,450, Targets 44m Nigerians Professor Muhammad Pate announces Nigeria’s new ₦1,450 health insurance capitation fee

Korede Abdullah October 25, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has doubled the National Health Insurance capitation fee from ₦750 to...

Kano Boosts Oxygen Access to Cut Preventable Hospital Deaths Kano health officials validate state medical oxygen strategy to improve hospital care.

Hussaini Ibrahim October 21, 2025

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has begun validating its Strategic Oxygen Scale-Up Plan to ensure...

Mirian Gom October 18, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through full...

Akwa Ibom Declares Health Emergency, Approves ₦695bn Budget Boost Akwa Ibom Government House as TSA policy takes effect

Dennis Gabriel September 14, 2025

UYO, Nigeria – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has declared a state of emergency in the...

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