Health

Nigeria’s Codix Bio Begins Local Production of HIV and Malaria Test Kits
- By the Editor
- . 21 June 2025
In a bold step towards healthcare self-reliance and continental resilience, Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer Codix Bio Ltd has commenced local production

Nigeria Opens $300m African Medical Centre of Excellence to Curb Medical Tourism
- By the Editor
- . 15 June 2025
A new chapter in Africa’s healthcare journey has begun with the official opening of the African Medical Centre of Excellence

Zambia Rebukes US Over $50 Million Aid Cut Amid Drug Theft Allegations
- By the Editor
- . 15 May 2025
Zambia’s government has issued a strong diplomatic rebuke following the United States’ decision to slash $50 million (approximately 1.4 billion

African Scientists Set Genomics ‘World Speed Record’ in Confirming Ebola Case
- By the Editor
- . 22 March 2025
In a milestone for Africa’s genomic surveillance capabilities, scientists in Uganda and South Africa confirmed within 24 hours that Ebola

Niger Becomes First African Nation to Eliminate River Blindness
- By the Editor
- . 31 January 2025
Niger has made history as the first country in Africa to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, after being

One Africa News Today Video Summary – week 14 December 2024
- By the Editor
- . 14 December 2024
One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite,

Morocco Leads Africa’s Mpox Fight with Locally Manufactured Test Kits
- By the Editor
- . 11 December 2024
In a historic move towards self-reliance in public health, Morocco’s Moldiag startup has become the first African company to produce

Egypt is Malaria-Free, WHO Declares
- By the Editor
- . 21 October 2024
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking the elimination of