Abia PHCs Face HIV, Treatment Gaps
ABIA, Nigeria – Primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in Abia State face gaps in HIV and tuberculosis (TB) referral and follow-up services, raising concerns about…
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Tuberculosis
Kwara Trains 44 Scientists in Malaria, TB Diagnosis
KWARA, Nigeria – Kwara State has commenced a 10-day training for 44 Medical Laboratory Scientists in malaria and tuberculosis microscopy as part of efforts…
Akwa Ibom Earns Global TB Recognition
UYO, Nigeria – Akwa Ibom TB award nomination reflects years of sustained healthcare reforms, innovation and community-based tuberculosis control programmes, according to the Executive…
African Nations Prepare for TB Vaccines
ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries are accelerating preparations for the future rollout of new tuberculosis vaccines as health officials move to strengthen systems ahead…
Ogun HIV Treatment Reaches 30,000 Residents
OGUN, Nigeria – Governor Dapo Abiodun says more than 30,000 residents living with HIV in Ogun State are receiving free treatment and support services…
AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 8 – 14th June 2026
✍️ Editor’s Note The second week of June underscored Africa’s growing health security challenges and the urgent need for stronger, more resilient healthcare systems.…
Nigeria Urged to Declare TB Emergency Over Stock-Outs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) urges the Federal Government to declare a national public health emergency…
Group Targets Stronger Data Systems After Reaching Millions with TB, Leprosy Services
ABUJA, Nigeria — Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria) has unveiled plans to deepen investments in health data systems, vulnerability mapping and disability…
Nigeria Faces Health Funding Threat as Donor Support Shrinks
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s leading public health stakeholders have called for urgent domestic financing reforms to sustain decades of progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria…
WHO Pushes Rapid TB Tests to Boost Global Detection
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization urges countries to adopt new rapid diagnostic tools to accelerate the global fight against tuberculosis, one of…