How MSF is fighting Lassa fever in Nigeria
“My mother-in-law asked me how I was feeling, and I told her I was fine, but I knew I was not,” says Ngozi*, a...
Ogun’s health insurance mirrors Nigeria’s woeful enrollment
Only about 150,000 people have enrolled in Ogun state’s health insurance programme, just about 2% of the state’s population, the government said, mirroring a...
World’s first malaria vaccines rollout starts in Cameroon
Cameroon has initiated the rollout of the world's first malaria vaccine, marking a historic chapter in Africa's public health.
The RTS,S vaccine, totalling 662,000 doses,...
Medical AI may pose risks for poor countries, WHO warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the potential dangers of introducing artificial intelligence (AI)-based healthcare technologies in lower-income countries.
With the explosive...
Analysis: Cape Verde shows Nigeria can be malaria-free
Cape Verde has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation to be declared malaria-free in over 50 years.
The World Health...