Following its historic induction as a permanent member of the G20, the African Union (AU) has launched a high-level strategic retreat to consolidate the continent’s influence and prepare for the 2026 United States G20 Presidency. Hosted by the Republic of…
Global health leaders and policymakers recently convened to bridge the gap between high-level political promises and the practicalities of regionalized vaccine manufacturing in Africa. During a session hosted by the Aga Khan University (AKU) and the Regionalized Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative…
In a significant move toward pharmaceutical independence, Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, Director General of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), addressed the USP Africa Regional Chapter Meeting in Johannesburg today. Speaking to a gathering of health leaders and stakeholders, Dr. Darko…
In a strategic move to end Africa’s marginalisation in global health decision-making, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the African High-Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) on Global Health Architecture Reform. The committee, unveiled on the…
By Mayowa Adeniran & Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has commenced full enforcement of the Lagos State Health Scheme, marking a significant policy transition from voluntary enrolment to compulsory compliance across Lagos State. The move…
Nigeria’s progress in child immunization is facing a critical turning point as international donor support begins to recede, prompting urgent calls for the federal and state governments to bridge the funding gap through sustainable local investment. At a high-level advocacy…
By Lasisi Olagunju | “Where you have a warrior culture, you have heroes.” That is how the unusual character of Ibadan is explained on page 856 of Professor Toyin Falola’s 1,012-page history of the city. My eyes caught the line…
By Lasisi Olagunju | It was Christmas week, 2025. I knew Yuletide had its unique fragrance, but I didn’t realise surprise was part of the scent. Then, it happened. I looked round the hall. There could not have been fewer…
In a powerful gathering of media icons, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and veteran newsmen have called for a shift back to empathy-driven reporting to save the soul of Nigerian journalism. The call was made during a…
As the global community marks World Immunisation Week 2026, new data reveals a sobering reality for Nigeria: the nation currently houses an estimated 2.1 million zero-dose children infants who have never received a single routine vaccination. This figure places Nigeria…
