Africa Health Report

Ondo Loses Over 400 Doctors in Five Years – NMA Doctors provide care in a hospital as the NMA raises concerns over the declining medical workforce in Ondo State.

Korede Abdullah October 20, 2026

ONDO, Nigeria – Ondo State has lost more than 400 doctors from its medical workforce over five...

Korede Abdullah October 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos hospital has introduced a 160-watt laser system for treating enlarged prostates, offering...

Imo Specialist Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery urgeons perform robotic-assisted surgery at Imo Specialist Hospital in Umuguma.

Mirian Gom August 22, 2026

IMO, Nigeria – The Imo Specialist Hospital has performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a significant milestone...

Lagos Expands Doctors’ Welfare Scheme to Fight Growing Brain Drain Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Korede Abdullah May 12, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it is expanding healthcare workers’ welfare, housing and financing...

Bago Unveils Advanced Hospital Facilities, Targets End to Medical Tourism Governor Umaru Bago inaugurates upgraded IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna

Koko Maxwella March 3, 2026

MINNA, Nigeria – Niger State Governor Umaru Bago inaugurates upgraded facilities at the IBB Specialist Hospital, declaring...

UK Court Awards £858,000 Over Woman’s Death After Turkey Surgery UK court ruling on fatal weight-loss surgery in Turkey

Mirian Gom February 6, 2026

LONDON – A British court awards £858,000 in damages to the parents of Khelisyah Ashamu, a 26-year-old...

Imo Signs AI, Robotic Surgery Pact to Build World-Class Hospital Governor Hope Uzodimma signs AI and robotic surgery agreement to transform Imo State healthcare system