Africa Health Report

Katsina Expands Free Medicare with Project CURE Support Governor Dikko Umaru Radda launching Project CURE medical supplies in Katsina.

Katsina Expands Free Medicare with Project CURE Support

Hussaini Ibrahim July 16, 2026

KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina Free Medicare Programme has received a major boost after Governor Dikko Umaru...

Nigeria Hired 37,000 Health Workers. Why Are Doctors, Nurses Still Leaving? A crowded public hospital waiting area

Nigeria Hired 37,000 Health Workers. Why Are Doctors, Nurses Still Leaving?

Korede Abdullah July 16, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Every day, Nigeria loses some of its most experienced doctors and nurses to hospitals...

FG Plans Nigeria Genomic City to Drive Research, Healthcare Growth Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks during the Nigeria Genomic City stakeholders' meeting in Abuja.

Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks during the Nigeria Genomic City stakeholders' meeting in Abuja.

FG Plans Nigeria Genomic City to Drive Research, Healthcare Growth

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria– The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Nigeria Genomic City as part of...

Senate Approves Medical Laboratory University in Jos Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, proposed to become a federal university.

Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos, proposed to become a federal university.

Senate Approves Medical Laboratory University in Jos

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology moves closer to becoming a...

Rescued Oyo Pupil Diagnosed with Heart Defect Parents reunite with rescued pupils at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso.

Rescued Oyo Pupil Diagnosed with Heart Defect

Korede Abdullah July 15, 2026

OGBOMOSO, Nigeria – A routine medical evaluation has revealed that a rescued Oyo schoolchild who spent 56...

Lagos Deepens CSO Partnership for Health Reforms Lagos Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi addresses civil society stakeholders.

Lagos Deepens CSO Partnership for Health Reforms

Oluwafunbi Bello July 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos healthcare reforms programme is gaining momentum as the Lagos State Government strengthens...

NHIA Expands Health Coverage for Vulnerable Nigerians NHIA

NHIA Expands Health Coverage for Vulnerable Nigerians

Oluwafunbi Bello July 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The NHIA health coverage programme is expanding as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)...

Lagos Recruits Health Workers for Public Hospitals Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos Recruits Health Workers for Public Hospitals

Korede Abdullah July 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos health worker recruitment exercise has commenced as the Lagos State Government moves...

FUTA Teaching Hospital Faces Space Challenges – Official Chief Medical Director Prof. Olusegun Ojo speaks on challenges facing FUTA Teaching Hospital.