Nairobi Summit to spotlight African-led health reforms amid global uncertainty

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Hot Source

African policymakers, researchers and global health leaders will gather in Nairobi in April 2026 to push home-grown reforms to the

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Unsafe food causes 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria – Minister

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June 9, 2026
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Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako (PHOTO CREDIT: @SalakoIziaq on Twitter)

According to him, foodborne diseases result in about 4.26 million years of healthy life lost annually through illness, disability and premature deaths across the country.

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US/Israel‑Iran War: WHO laments airspace restrictions disrupting emergency aid to 1.5 million people

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March 12, 2026
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World Health Organisation

The disruption comes as the conflict enters its second week, with health systems across the Middle East under severe pressure.

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Twenty-nine women leaders complete training to boost Nigeria’s health sector

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April 24, 2026
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Twenty-nine women leaders across Nigeria’s health sector have completed the 2025 Nigeria Leadership Journey(NLJ), a 12 month leadership development programme delivered through a partnership between WomenLift Health and Women in Leadership Advancement Network. The programme culminated in a two day event that brought together key stakeholders from government, development, and the wider health ecosystem to […]