Africa Health Report

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

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.

Mirian Gom August 24, 2026

SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto relief donation has exceeded ₦100 million as the state government provides financial...

NAFDAC Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Small-Pack Alcohol NAFDAC officials inspect alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations.

Oluwafunbi Bello August 24, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The NAFDAC alcohol sachet ban enters a new enforcement phase as the National Agency...

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 24, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The NELFUND student loan scheme could receive additional funding from recovered public assets and...

Over 200 Nigerians Await Corneal Transplants Eye specialists perform a corneal transplant procedure in Nigeria.

Mirian Gom August 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 200 Nigerians are waiting for corneal transplants, while an estimated 3.64 million...

Nigerians Warned Against Oil-Based Lubricants Oil-Based Lubricants Unsafe With Condoms, AHF Warns Nigerians

Mirian Gom August 21, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – A senior official of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is urging Nigerians to avoid...

Ekiti Govt Launches Probe into Mysterious Offensive Odour in Ado Ekiti, Begins Enforcement Ekiti government warns health workers and residents as Lassa fever cases and deaths increase across Nigeria.

Korede Abdullah August 17, 2026

ADO EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has commenced a full-scale investigation into the persistent offensive...

Nigeria to Build More Armoured Vehicles, Anti-Drone Systems as DICON-D7G Targets 300 Jobs Minister of state for Defence, Bello Matawalle with Mr Osman Chennae.

Oluwafunbi Bello August 16, 2026

CAIRO, Egypt – Nigeria is set to significantly expand local production of armoured vehicles, anti-drone systems and...

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