Africa Health Report

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.

Mirian Gom July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth,...

Adamawa Launches First 1,000 Days Nutrition Project Adamawa State officials launch the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Project in Yola.

Hussaini Ibrahim July 25, 2026

YOLA, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Government has launched the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Project...

Nigeria Offers Food, Transport to Reach Zero-Dose Children NR Hassan, a public health expert, discusses efforts to reach Nigeria's zero-dose children through vaccination outreach and incentives.

Otamere Gladness July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian health workers are offering food items, transport fares and even weekend vaccination services...

Report Warns Africa’s Diagnostic Gaps Threaten Outbreak Response Health workers conducting diagnostic testing at a primary healthcare facility in Africa.