HEALTH

Nearly 21% of Burkinabè live in food insecurity, alerted the Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Kargougou, on the occasion of the International Day of Food Safety. In response to the risks associated with contaminated food, the government is announcing an…

Nigeria has strengthened its health surveillance system in response to the growing threat of the Bundibugyo variant of the Ebola virus, which is already present in several regions of East and Central Africa. Although no cases have been detected in…

Benin takes an important step in strengthening its health surveillance capabilities with the establishment of a national reference laboratory dedicated to analyzing drinking-water quality and medicines. This laboratory, whose creation responds to the needs expressed by health authorities, is designed…

A scientific study conducted in Benin reveals striking figures about women’s sexual health, a reality that has long been under-documented in the country. Results show that almost all women in relationships suffer from pain or sexual difficulties, a situation that…

In Sakété, law enforcement stopped on Sunday, March 22, 2026, a person suspected of being at the heart of an illicit trade in counterfeit medicines. The operation, carried out in the Araromi neighborhood, is part of the intensified fight against…

The suspension of hospital internships observed in recent days by health science students in Benin has been lifted. This decision comes after a meeting on March 16, 2026, between the head of state, Patrice Talon, and health professionals in training.After…

The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, received in Cotonou on Monday, March 16, 2026, health professionals in training as part of discussions on the suspension of hospital internships. This meeting comes after the authorities’ decision to temporarily suspend the…

A couple was arrested in Cotonou as part of a case involving the alleged sale of prohibited pharmaceutical products, as reported by Africaho. The facts were brought to the authorities’ attention following investigations conducted by the security services. According to…

A case of presumed death due to medical negligence is currently being examined by the courts in Abomey-Calavi. The parents of a child who died in a private clinic have brought the matter before the competent courts and are seeking…

In Porto-Novo, in the Ouémé Department, a motorcyclist was apprehended with a large quantity of counterfeit pharmaceutical products. The arrest occurred after members of the Republican Police intercepted the suspect for a traffic violation. During the loading check, officers discovered…

For a long time, cancer was seen as a distant, almost abstract fate. Today, it intrudes brutally into Benin’s daily life. Statistics speak for themselves. Thousands of families are already living with the disease and each year, new cases add…

A major fire broke out in the early hours of this Thursday morning in front of the Malanville rice mill, not far from a customs checkpoint, spreading panic in the area. According to several witnesses on the scene, a truck…

In Porto-Novo, the forces of the Republican Police have put an end to an illicit activity involving the sale of medicines of dubious origin at the capital’s main market, the Police Directorate said in an official statement posted on its…

A large anti-drug operation conducted by the Konni branch of the Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS) in the Tahoua region (Niger) resulted in the seizure of an extraordinary shipment of narcotics and the arrest of…

The Republican Police conducted, in the locality of Ouassà-Péhunco, the seizure of a large quantity of falsified and prohibited medicines, a security source said on Tuesday. In total, 426 kilograms of counterfeit pharmaceutical products were taken off the market during…

A large quantity of counterfeit and prohibited medicines was removed from circulation on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Houègbo, in the commune of Toffo, in the Atlantique department. The operation was carried out by officers from the local police station…

Faced with the high influx observed since its opening, the Allada-Toffo-Zè zonal hospital will undergo major expansion works. The Council of Ministers approved contracting with a specialized firm to carry out the work needed to modernize the facility. This expansion…

Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin has formally denied the existence of a COVID‑19 resurgence in the country. In a statement published on 3 November 2025, he noted that the recent rises in respiratory infections are more consistent with a seasonal flu outbreak…

The Beninese government has announced new measures for mandatory health insurance, aimed at better protecting vulnerable populations and strengthening access to care. Law No. 2022‑17 of October 19, 2022 makes health insurance mandatory for anyone residing in the country. This reform…

Patient safety and the protection of their rights are now among the priorities of the Beninese government, which intends to strengthen the regulatory framework applicable to healthcare facilities. To that end, Decree No. 2025-481 of July 23, 2025 sets the…

The Beninese Agency for Food Safety (ABSSA) has decided, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to immediately suspend sales and to request the recall of batches of infant products from the Bledine range, following a consumer alert. Among the affected references…

The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, signed a decree on September 10, 2025 appointing the new members of the Board of Directors of the Centre national hospitalier et universitaire Hubert Koutoukou Maga (CNHU-HKM) in Cotonou. The measure, made public…

Shipments of children’s cereal imported from France have been reported as contaminated with aflatoxin B1, an extremely toxic substance. The alert was issued by the European Union, which notified Beninese authorities via the RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and…

In Benin, many women living with disabilities struggle to access family planning services with dignity and safety. Between inadequate health infrastructures, social prejudices and lack of staff training, their sexual and reproductive health rights remain fragile, despite the existence of…

The Beninese government has made a toll-free hotline available to users to report abuses and shortcomings observed in the country’s health centers. This initiative aims to strengthen transparency and improve the quality of services offered to the population. From now…

The Beninese government has announced authorization to contract for full project management as part of an ambitious project to construct and equip several healthcare facilities across the country. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare provision and improve the working conditions…

Benin now has a National Health Development Plan for the 2026–2030 period. The reference document for all stakeholders in the health sector was approved on Wednesday, September 3, during the Council of Ministers meeting. It aligns with the objectives of…

While vegetable consumption remains insufficient in Benin, nutritionists, producers, and chefs are sounding the alarm on the urgency of adopting new eating habits. From local production to culinary practices, including steaming and gentle cooking methods, all insist on the need…

The Agence Nationale de Protection Sociale (ANPS) has issued an urgent alert concerning a fake statement aimed at a fraud attempt involving the Assurance Maladie Universelle (AMU). A fraudulent message circulating on social networks claims to provide details on enrollment…

Beninese nationals will soon have the opportunity to receive specialized training in emergency medicine, thanks to a new partnership between Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco. The agreement was formalized during a visit from May 6 to 8, 2025, by…