Africa Health Report

Lagos Records 33,009 Domestic Violence Cases Lagos State officials during the 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness campaign.

Korede Abdullah September 1, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has recorded 33,009 domestic and sexual violence cases between September 2021 and...

Katsina Tightens Laws as Sexual Violence Cases Continue Rising Governor Dikko Radda chairs council declaring emergency on school infrastructure

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius November 25, 2025

KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has introduced tougher measures to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence...

Lagos Strengthens Medical Support System for Sexual Assault Survivors Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Korede Abdullah November 17, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has intensified its medical response for survivors of rape and defilement, rolling...

Korede Abdullah October 14, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria- The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has inaugurated a...

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