HEALTH

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…

In 2024, Niger detected 16,603 cases of susceptible tuberculosis, including 13,464 new cases of bacteriologically positive pulmonary tuberculosis, the Nigerien government announced on Monday. On World TB Day, celebrated on March 24, the Minister of National Education, Dr. Elisabeth Sherif,…

Zambia announced its first mpox-related death on Thursday, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases in the southern African country to 31. Health Minister Elijah Muchima said the victim was an eight-month-old infant who died in a health facility in…

Burundi marks a decisive turning point in the fight against malaria by integrating malaria vaccine into its routine immunization program. This initiative is the fruit of collaboration between the Ministry of Health and its partners, including UNICEF and the World…

Peptic ulcers are common in the developed world, affecting both adults and children, though they are more prevalent in individuals over 40. There is a distinction between gastric ulcers, which occur on the stomach lining, and duodenal ulcers, which develop…

The government announced the recruitment of seven hundred and ninety-six (796) contractual public agents of decentralized territorial communities for public health facilities for the years 2024 and 2025 at the last council of ministers. As part of the implementation of…

Celery juice is often recommended to conclude a fasting period and to get a nutritional fresh start. This green juice is packed with health benefits due to its rich content of vitamins such as A, K, and C, as well…

Bleeding, itching… the uncomfortable symptoms of hemorrhoids are due to the dilation of veins in the anal region. Hemorrhoids can also be very painful. Apart from medication, natural remedies exist to soothe a hemorrhoid flare-up. Try this natural tea to…

Palm nut soup, known as “Dékounsounnou” in Benin, is a staple of African cuisine. Native to various countries on the continent, it is loved for its unique and creamy flavor. This typical sauce is usually served with Foutou or cassava…