Africa Health Report

Hives After Eating: Why the Cause May Not Be What You Think Hope Ajayi experienced sudden itching, raised bumps and redness after eating roadside fried yam, but remains uncertain about what triggered the reaction

Hope Ajayi September 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Less than five minutes after eating roadside fried yam earlier this year, Hope Ajayi...

Benue Strengthens Diphtheria Preparedness Despite No Cases Health workers vaccinating children during Kano's diphtheria response campaign.

Mirian Gom September 19, 2026

BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has strengthened surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria despite recording no...

FG Launches Maternal Care Incentives as Nigeria Targets 30% Drop in Maternal Deaths Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu at the flag-off of the programme on Monday

Korede Abdullah September 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a new incentive programme to encourage more pregnant women...

Traditional Medicine Key to Universal Health Coverage – Experts Officials at the African Traditional Medicine Day celebration in Lagos discussing Universal Health Coverage.

Korede Abdullah September 2, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board has called for greater investment in research, innovation,...

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 28, 2026

ABUJA – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to increase...

May & Baker Backs Local Drug Manufacturing Against Counterfeits May & Baker Managing Director Patrick Ajah speaks on combating counterfeit medicines in Nigeria.

Mirian Gom August 23, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Local drug manufacturing in Nigeria remains the country’s strongest defence against counterfeit medicines because...

Benue Approves N294.53m for Malaria Prevention Closed hospital entrance in Otukpo sealed by Benue authorities

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 22, 2026

BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue malaria prevention campaign has received a major funding boost after the Benue...

Roche Diagnostics, MedServe Sign Five-Year Laboratory Deal Representatives of Roche Diagnostics and MedServe sign a healthcare partnership agreement in Lagos.