Africa Health Report

Anambra Reaffirms Free Maternal Healthcare for Pregnant Women Executive Secretary of ASPHCDA, Dr. Chizoba Prisca, addressing pregnant women

Korede Abdullah August 26, 2026

AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free maternal healthcare services...

African Health Ministers Set Priorities for Stronger Health Systems African Health Ministers Target Stronger Financing, Workforce and Emergency Response

Oluwatobi Adu August 25, 2026

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – African health ministers are considering new measures to strengthen health financing, expand the...

Korede Abdullah August 22, 2026

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora,...

Korede Abdullah August 19, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State House of Assembly has stepped up efforts to resolve the lingering...

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

Oluwatobi Adu August 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria must strengthen its healthcare system to prepare for a growing number of dementia...

She Was Only 19 Rural maternal healthcare facility in Nigeria.

Oluwatobi Adu August 12, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – She was only 19. Hindatu had barely begun adulthood when pregnancy complications ended her...

Enugu Moves to Sustain Family Planning Gains as IntegratE Project Ends Enugu, Health Partners Move to Sustain Family Planning Gains After IntegratE Project

Korede Abdullah August 5, 2026

ENUGU, Nigeria – The Enugu State Government and health sector partners have pledged to sustain the gains...

Africa CDC, PSI Launch Drive to Reach Seven Million Children Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya and PSI President Michael Holscher sign an immunisation partnership in Addis Ababa.

Oluwatobi Adu July 28, 2026

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Population Services...

Why Nigerian Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth Despite Years of Investment – UNFPA UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative Muriel Mafico speaking during an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on maternal mortality, health worker migration, and reproductive health in Nigeria.