health policy

Virologists warn African governments against bilateral health agreements that may compromise pathogen sovereignty and health data control in exchange for US donor funding.

Nigeria requires N32.2 billion to stock its 30,000 primary healthcare centers with anti-venom supplies, exposing critical gaps in emergency medical infrastructure as snake bite fatalities persist in underserved areas.

The Western Cape government refuses to comply with a 2025 Labour Court ruling mandating permanent employment for community health workers, while AfriForum launches constitutional challenge against the National Health Insurance Act and scrutiny intensifies over ARV procurement.

Enugu state's successful measles-rubella vaccination campaign contrasts sharply with national concerns over inadequate tobacco control measures, highlighting the uneven progress in Nigeria's public health landscape.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on traditional and religious leaders to assume responsibility for monitoring primary healthcare facilities in their communities as part of efforts to combat preventable diseases.