Africa Health Report

FG Urges Early Cancer Detection, Treatment The Federal Government urges Nigerians to embrace early cancer detection, saying prompt diagnosis improves treatment options and increases the chances of survival.

The Federal Government urges Nigerians to embrace early cancer detection, saying prompt diagnosis improves treatment options and increases the chances of survival.

FG Urges Early Cancer Detection, Treatment

Oluwafunbi Bello August 30, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The early cancer detection campaign received renewed backing from the Federal Government on Sunday...

Kano Diphtheria Cases Linked to Zero-Dose Children Health workers vaccinating children during Kano's diphtheria response campaign.

Kano Diphtheria Cases Linked to Zero-Dose Children

Abah Felicity August 30, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano diphtheria cases have been driven largely by children who have never received...

COP17: UNCCD Chief Calls for Action as Land Restoration Talks Near End

Mirian Gom August 28, 2026

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia – The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Yasmine Fouad,...

Nigeria Records 65,000 Suspected Cholera Cases, NCDC Warns Outbreak Not Over NCDC officials launch state emergency preparedness framework in Abuja

NCDC officials launch state emergency preparedness framework in Abuja

Nigeria Records 65,000 Suspected Cholera Cases, NCDC Warns Outbreak Not Over

Mirian Gom August 28, 2026

ABUJA – Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and about 195...

TETFund Opens ₦10bn National Research Fund 2026, Invites Nigerian Researchers

Otamere Gladness August 28, 2026

ABUJA – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has opened applications for its ₦10 billion National Research...

NPC Chairman Yusuf Dies at 66 After Brief Illness NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf Dies at 66 After Brief Illness

NPC Chairman Yusuf Dies at 66 After Brief Illness

Mirian Gom August 28, 2026

ABUJA – The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf,...

Mozambique Joins WHO Medicines Regulation Elite Mozambique joins Nigeria and other African countries with WHO Maturity Level 3 medicines regulation status.

Mozambique joins Nigeria and other African countries with WHO Maturity Level 3 medicines regulation status.

Mozambique Joins WHO Medicines Regulation Elite

Oluwatobi Adu August 24, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Mozambique, WHO medicines regulation has reached a major milestone after the country became the...

Sokoto Donates ₦100m to Banditry, Boat Crash Victims Senator Aliyu Wamakko presents relief materials to families affected by the Gorau boat accident and bandit attacks in Sokoto State.