Johesu Kicks Over FG's Selective Retirement Age Review
Vanguard
The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, yesterday, faulted the Federal Government's recent circular reviewing the retirement age in Nigeria's health sector, warning that the policy… Read more »
Viral Outbreaks Are Always On the Horizon [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A new year might mean new viral threats. Read more »
206 Die of Lassa Fever in Nigeria Last Year, Says NCDC
This Day
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said Lassa Fever claimed a total of 206 lives in 2025, explaining that a total of 1119 confirmed cases, and 206… Read more »
Kenyans Support Women's Autonomy in Marriage and Reproduction Decisions, but Divided On Abortion
Afrobarometer
Majorities say schools should teach sex education and schoolgirls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education. Read more »
Healing Justice Requires Collective Support
New Times
The introduction of mental health-informed practices into Rwanda's justice system marks a progressive and humane shift, one that recognizes that justice cannot be separated from… Read more »
18,000 Receive Free Eye Treatment in Katsina
Leadership
A total of 18,000 indigent patients suffering from different eye conditions have received free medical care and surgical treatment through the Mangal Foundation's eye health… Read more »
Maternal and Neonatal Deaths in Liberia - National Data Call for Truthful Leadership, Not Isolated Celebration
FrontPageAfrica
Recent public messaging from the Ministry of Health has drawn attention to what was described as a major milestone at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia. Read more »
Chimwendo Banda Left to Rot in Custody As State Delays Charge, Bail Ruling
Nyasa Times
Dowa East Member of Parliament Richard Chimwendo Banda is facing worsening health and prolonged suffering in police custody amid what his lawyers describe as unlawful detention,… Read more »
Namibia's Blood Reserves Only Enough for One Day, Nambts Urges Donations
Namibian
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) has confirmed a critical blood shortage, with the current supply only enough to last a day. Read more »
NIA Develops Mortality Rate Table for Sale of Life Insurance, Partners UNDP
This Day
The Nigeria Insurers Association (NIA), said it has commenced the development of a Mortality Rate Table for Nigeria for the sale of its life insurance products. Read more »
Malawi Faces Tough Choices in $740 Million Health Deal With the U.S.
Nyasa Times
Malawi is under pressure to decide whether to accept a five-year $740 million (K1.3 trillion) health financing deal with the United States. The deal, which must be concluded by… Read more »
All of Africa Today - December 24, 2025
allAfrica
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Newborns to Get Hepatitis B Vaccine
New Times
Rwanda has officially introduced the universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccine into its national routine immunisation programme to protect newborns from the highly infectious… Read more »
SHA Invites Overseas Healthcare Providers to Offer Specialized Treatments Under SHIF
Capital FM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has opened the door for licensed overseas healthcare providers to deliver highly specialized medical treatments unavailable in Kenya. Read more »
Alarming Rise in FGM Cases Sparks New Legislative and Cultural Showdown in Liberia
Liberian Investigator
Liberia is witnessing a disturbing resurgence in female genital mutilation, with new evidence showing that 502 girls and young women were recently initiated in a combined Sande… Read more »
