Africa Health Report

From Lyon to Lagos: Can One Health Stop Africa’s Next Pandemic? Delegates attend the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon, France, discussing disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, climate-related health risks and global health security.

Delegates attend the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon, France, discussing disease surveillance, antimicrobial resistance, climate-related health risks and global health security.

From Lyon to Lagos: Can One Health Stop Africa’s Next Pandemic?

Korede Abdullah June 13, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The next pandemic may not begin in a hospital ward. It could emerge from...

Nigeria Urged to Declare TB Emergency Over Stock-Outs

Mirian Gom June 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) urges the Federal Government...

Drug Abuse: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Mobilise Lagos Youths Lagos First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu addresses students during a drug abuse awareness campaign at Caleb University, Imota.

Lagos First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu addresses students during a drug abuse awareness campaign at Caleb University, Imota.

Drug Abuse: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Mobilise Lagos Youths

Korede Abdullah June 12, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State First Lady Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urges young people to take...

The Silent Killer Among Us: How Hepatitis Is Spreading Unnoticed Across Nigeria Healthcare worker conducting hepatitis screening at a primary health centre.

Healthcare worker conducting hepatitis screening at a primary health centre.

The Silent Killer Among Us: How Hepatitis Is Spreading Unnoticed Across Nigeria

Oluwatobi Adu June 9, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians may be living with hepatitis without knowing it. As stigma, poor...

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Hepatitis Crisis Threatens Millions – Expert Warns

Oluwatobi Adu June 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – A leading pathologist and UK-based university lecturer has warned that Nigeria’s growing hepatitis crisis...

Association Seeks ₦350m to Complete Primary Healthcare Centre FOMWAN members during activities marking the association's 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos.

FOMWAN members during activities marking the association's 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos.

Association Seeks ₦350m to Complete Primary Healthcare Centre

Korede Abdullah June 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State Chapter, has marked...

New Malaria Agency Moves Closer as Senate Approves Bill Senators during a session calling for stronger national campaigns against indiscipline in Nigeria.

Senators during a session calling for stronger national campaigns against indiscipline in Nigeria.

New Malaria Agency Moves Closer as Senate Approves Bill

Mirian Gom June 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has passed a landmark bill seeking to establish the National Agency for...

Relief as Abducted Orthopaedic Surgeon Walks Free After Nine Days Medical professionals celebrate the release of abducted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Uche Aguocha.

Medical professionals celebrate the release of abducted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Uche Aguocha.

Relief as Abducted Orthopaedic Surgeon Walks Free After Nine Days

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State chapter, has announced the release of kidnapped...

Nigeria Tightens Borders, Surveillance Against Ebola Threat Health leaders speaking at APIN's 25th anniversary symposium on sustainable healthcare financing.