Nigeria: Adamawa Confirms Eight Deaths From Suspected Buruli Ulcer Outbreak

The Adamawa State government has confirmed the death of eight persons following a suspected Buruli ulcer outbreak in Malabu community, Fufore Local Government Area of the State. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Tackle Health Sector Electricity Challenges

He noted that the current power situation increased healthcare costs, disrupted services, compromised quality, and fueled patient dissatisfaction Read more »

Nigeria: UK Commits £19m to Climate-Resilient Health, Education Facilities in Nigeria

The project is part of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) initiative, led by the UK Government. Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Resident Doctors Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike

He explained that despite several rounds of dialogue, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has failed to address long-standing concerns affecting doctors in its… Read more »

West Africa: Experts Urge Coordination to Sustain West Africa's Health Gains

He said that the project enhanced disease surveillance, strengthened laboratories, and promoted community-led reporting of human and animal health threats in Guinea, Sierra Leone… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Begins Distribution of N2.9bn Free Maternal, Neonatal Health Commodities

Mr Aina stressed that the initiative forms part of government's commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for women and children, and reducing maternal mortality… Read more »

Nigeria: West African Leaders Call for African-Led Solutions to Lassa Fever

It seeks to reaffirm regional commitment, mobilise political will, and drive collective action against Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases Read more »

Nigeria: Nursing Council Ends Policy Dismissing Students After Repeated Exam Failures

It said candidates who fail a section of the examination will now be allowed to retake that part until they achieve a pass mark, provided they maintain at least 80 per cent… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola - WHO Ships Protective Equipment, Isolation Kits to DR Congo

WHO has delivered 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to the DR Congo as the country battles its 16th Ebola outbreak. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Dedicates 1 Percent of Annual Budget to Nutrition for 2026, Subsequent Years

Mr Naruwa stated that if the move is achieved, it would be a game-changer in the fight against malnutrition Read more »

Nigeria: Ebola - Health Workers Affected As Fresh Outbreak Claims 15 Lives in DR Congo

Nigeria has not reported any case of Ebola in the ongoing outbreak. However, health authorities have previously heightened surveillance in response to regional threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Resettled but Not Recovered - Borno Communities Struggle for Primary Healthcare After Return

While progress has been made in restoring health services across resettled areas of Borno State, significant gaps remain. Read more »

Nigeria: NHIA Pushes Health Technology Reforms to Cut Waste, Expand Coverage

He explained that HTA would help Nigeria prioritise scarce resources, strengthen accountability, and align fragmented health financing systems under a transparent, evidence-based… Read more »

Nigeria: Health Minister Warns Against Donor Dependence, Calls for Stronger Financing System

He stressed that while donor funding has been useful, Nigeria must prioritise mobilising domestic resources to sustain health services and protect vulnerable populations. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Urges Nigeria to Turn Health Financing Reform Into Action

Mr Janabi also highlighted the need for evidence-based policymaking and accountability in implementation, stressing that sustainable domestic financing does not mean shutting out… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Appeals to Nigerians Abroad to Invest, Support Health Sector

Mr Pate explained that diasporans' contributions could go beyond charity. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Increased Deaths, Fewer Cases of Lassa Fever - NCDC

Cumulatively, Nigeria has reported 857 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 160 deaths in 2025 Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Match Rising Revenues With Accountable Health Spending - Experts

Mr Oyebode noted that the federation's ongoing fiscal compact between federal, state and local governments was a step forward, but warned that sudden increases in inflows could… Read more »

Nigeria: 90% of Nigerians Still Lack Health Insurance Coverage - NHIA Boss

He highlighted three main challenges including limited risk pooling, over-reliance on out-of-pocket payments, and inadequate protection for vulnerable groups. Read more »

Africa: Experts Urge Innovative Financing to Boost Africa's Lassa Fever Research

They warned that continued reliance on external donors threatens the continent's epidemic preparedness Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Inaugurates Panel to Investigate Woman, Newborn's Death During Cesarean Birth

"If you have received care from any government or private hospital in Akwa Ibom State that you considered negligent, please approach the committee with your petition." Read more »

Nigeria: Nhia Vows to Enforce One-Hour Authorisation Policy On Hmos

The policy, which took effect on 1 April, 2025, under the NHIA Act 2022, mandates Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) to issue authorisation codes to healthcare providers… Read more »

Africa: Over One Billion People Living With Mental Health Conditions Globally - WHO

The global health body described suicide as a devastating outcome of mental health conditions, which claimed an estimated 727,000 lives in 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Advocate Financing Reforms, Evidence Driven Policy to Achieve Universal Health Coverage

The dialogue, which run from 1-4 September brings together health officials, development partners, civil society groups and the private sector to craft new strategies for… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Decry Weak Accountability, Demand Statutory Inclusion in Health Financing

The experts agreed that Nigeria's health financing reforms risk failure if accountability mechanisms remain weak and civil society continues to play a peripheral role. Read more »