Africa Health Report

Mirian Gom October 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Extreme heat is emerging as a potentially fatal threat to pregnant women, newborns and...

Group Demand More Funding for Nigeria’s 2030 Health Goals Health stakeholders discuss Nigeria’s 2030 maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health targets in Abuja

Mirian Gom October 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations and health advocates have called for stronger political commitment, increased health...

Enugu Stakeholders Seek Data-Driven Reforms for Women’s Health Health stakeholders review reproductive and maternal health survey findings in Enugu

Oluwatobi Adu October 2, 2026

Enugu, Nigeria – Health stakeholders in Enugu State are using findings from a midline assessment to identify...

Oluwafunbi Bello July 29, 2026

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has trained more than 300 traditional birth...

Mirian Gom November 17, 2025

✍ EDITOR’S NOTE This week’s health and development roundup exposes the sharp contrasts shaping Africa’s health landscape—from...

WHO Unveils Global Guide to Boost Survival of Preterm Babies WHO officials launch global Kangaroo Mother Care guide to save preterm babies

Oluwatobi Adu November 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation is marking the first official World Prematurity Day with the...

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