Residents of Apakila and 25 surrounding communities in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State have raised concerns over the absence of basic healthcare services, describing access to medical care as a fairytale despite the existence of an unutilised facility. Abandoned…
The Federal Government has announced the approval of a ₦17 billion Community-Based National Social Action Fund aimed at driving grassroots development across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards, alongside the upgrade of a major health institution in Zaria to strengthen public health capacity.…
In a significant move to bolster patient safety and modernize healthcare delivery, eHealth Africa, in collaboration with Pharmaplus Pharmaceuticals Ltd and EHA Pharma, has officially launched RxBook. The unveiling took place at the prestigious Pharma West Africa Exhibition, marking a…
Health experts from across the ECOWAS Member States have gathered in Freetown for the second statutory meeting of the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers. Organized by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the high-level engagement, running…
In a strategic move to transition from policy to tangible practice, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially launched the Mental Health Leadership Programme (MHLP) – Eastern Africa cohort. The initiative marks a significant milestone…
The African Union (AU) and the European Commission have launched three new health initiatives valued at over €100 million, aimed at strengthening Africa’s health systems, improving pandemic preparedness, and expanding digital healthcare solutions across the continent. The programmes, implemented through…
While the strengthening of primary healthcare remains a central pillar of Nigeria’s national health agenda, the Sabon Ruwa Health Post in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State stands as a stark contradiction to these goals. A recent field report…
African health leaders and global partners have concluded a high-level review at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), signaling a transformative shift toward a faster and more predictable response to continental health threats. The five-day summit…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to saving lives through the strengthening of health systems in Niger State, focusing on the expansion of Primary Health Care (PHC) and the enhancement of emergency medical readiness. Through a strategic…
In a landmark move toward reforming Nigeria’s approach to substance use, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a high-level initiative to transition the national drug response from a punitive,…
