Africa Health Report

FG Launches STRAWN Project to Strengthen Cancer Care Dangote refinery complex in Lagos with workers on site

Mirian Gom June 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched Project STRAWN, a workforce-readiness initiative designed to strengthen Nigeria’s...

FG Launches Cancer Support Fund for Patients Minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako appeals to resident doctors on strike threat

Mirian Gom June 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has unveiled a Cancer Support Fund worth N50 million to help...

Alcohol, Processed Foods Raise Breast Cancer Risk – Oncologist Warns Women Healthcare professional conducting breast cancer awareness examination.

Mirian Gom November 10, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Women who consume alcohol frequently, avoid exercise, or rely heavily on processed foods are...

Mirian Gom October 30, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to step up...

Oncologists Urge Nigeria to Build More Cancer Treatment Centres oncologists-nigeria-cancer-treatment-centres.jpg: “Oncologists in Nigeria call for more cancer treatment centres

Mirian Gom September 14, 2025

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Association of Radiation Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON) has urged the federal government...

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