Africa Health Report

Oluwatobi Adu September 2, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For some Nigerian families, autism begins with a child who does not speak when...

Mirian Gom August 20, 2026

For decades, a person who survived a suicide attempt in Nigeria could face criminal prosecution instead of...

UNICEF, Kwara Government Begin Psychosocial Support Ahead of Woro Survivors’ Return UNICEF officials and Kwara State stakeholders during psychosocial support training for Woro abduction survivors.

Hope Ajayi August 18, 2026

ILORIN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Kwara State Government and development partners have...

Dementia Care Needs Urgent Investment in Nigeria – Expert Consultant psychiatrist Dr Ayokunle Felix Akinsade speaks on the need to strengthen dementia care in Nigeria.

Oluwatobi Adu August 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria must strengthen its healthcare system to prepare for a growing number of dementia...

Too Young to Drink: Why More Nigerian Teenagers Are Turning to Alcohol Teenager interviewed by Africa Health Report discussing underage alcohol consumption in Abuja.

Oluwatobi Adu August 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The first drink often comes long before adulthood. Sometimes it is offered by a...

Group Shifts Autism Focus from Awareness to Acceptance Experts speaking at GTCO's Autism Conference ahead of the 2026 autism awareness and acceptance programme in Lagos.

Mirian Gom July 23, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Despite growing awareness of autism in Nigeria, experts say thousands of children and adults...

NDLEA Urges Addicts to Seek Help NDLEA operatives displaying drugs recovered from concealed water purifier machines.

Oluwafunbi Bello June 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has urged Nigerians battling drug addiction to seek...

Yoga May Reduce Hypertension Risk, Others Participants perform yoga exercises during a wellness event in Lagos.

Mirian Gom June 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Regular yoga practice can help reduce the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and...

WHO Expands Digital Mental Health in Crises WHO promotes digital mental health support for crisis-affected populations.

Oluwatobi Adu June 17, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) is accelerating the use of digital mental health tools...

WHO Pushes Self-Help Tools to Tackle Mental Health Crisis WHO launches a psychological self-help guide to expand global access to mental health services.