Africa Health Report

WHO Pushes Self-Help Tools to Tackle Mental Health Crisis WHO launches a psychological self-help guide to expand global access to mental health services.

Oluwatobi Adu June 2, 2026

GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new implementation guide to help countries expand...

“I Thought It Was Just Celebration — Then I Nearly Died,” – Says Diabetic Survivor Kaduna resident Saidu Kamal recounting his near-fatal diabetes complication after excessive eating during Sallah celebrations.

Hussaini Ibrahim June 1, 2026

KADUNA, Nigeria – A 46-year-old Kaduna resident living with diabetes has shared his near-death experience after excessive...

Lagos Tightens Ebola Surveillance at MMIA Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Korede Abdullah June 1, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness measures at the Murtala...

Mirian Gom June 1, 2026

✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s leading health and development stories reveal a continent navigating both persistent health...

Mirian Gom May 31, 2026

ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has renewed its commitment to eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM),...

WHO Urges Nations to Lift Congo Ebola Travel Bans Health workers treating Ebola patients during the Congo outbreak response

Mirian Gom May 31, 2026

BUNIA, DR Congo – The World Health Organization has warned that travel restrictions and border closures imposed...

Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 204 Despite Case Decline Healthcare workers attending to Lassa fever patients in Nigeria

Mirian Gom May 31, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded a decline in new Lassa fever infections, but the disease has...

Cholera Kills 37 as Borno Cases Surpass 3,000 Health workers responding to a cholera outbreak in Borno State.

Oluwafunbi Bello May 30, 2026

BORNO, Nigeria – A worsening cholera outbreak has claimed at least 37 lives and infected more than...

Lagos Sanitation Drive Gains Momentum Across Communities Residents and government officials participating in Lagos monthly sanitation exercise.

Korede Abdullah May 30, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified environmental advocacy efforts following growing public participation in...

Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Africa Faces Funding Gap Delegates at the WHO Africa mental health meeting in Johannesburg discussing healthcare funding gaps