Health

Two vaccines designed against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus are currently being tested in humans in the UK and Canada, while experimental treatments are being evaluated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these products have yet demonstrated their effectiveness, as the outbreak remains active in several provinces in the east of the country. […]

In Kenya, nearly 355 women die for every 100,000 live births, according to data from the World Health Organization. The country also records about 30,400 stillbirths each year, figures that illustrate the extent of the challenges facing the healthcare system. The Kenyan Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund have signed a financial agreement of […]

The Central African Republic is facing a cholera outbreak that has already affected 720 people and caused 46 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Officially declared on June 26, the outbreak continues to raise concerns despite assurances from the authorities, who claim that the situation remains under control. The disease is straining a healthcare […]

The Beninese government has taken a new step in operationalizing the National Laboratory for Quality Control of Health Products, Water, and Food (LNCQPSEA). Officialized by decree n°2026-415, the members of the board of directors of this control mechanism, appointed during the council of ministers on July 1st, have been installed, marking the effective start of […]

After the solemn installation ceremony of the members of the first term of the Senate this Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Porto-Novo, the institution is preparing for its official function. For the Beninese senators, the coming days will be dedicated to shaping the regulatory framework and establishing the necessary governing bodies for its activities, notably […]

New development before the Court of Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) in the case involving Billy, a Beninese TikToker. During the last hearing dedicated to the TikToker “Billy,” the Special Prosecutor made his recommendations, requesting the acquittal of the defendant on the grounds of doubt. While the TikToker was facing legal proceedings, the […]

The crackdown on the marketing of the pesticide SNIPER 1000 EC DDVP is intensifying across Benin. Just two days after the government decision mandating its immediate withdrawal from the market took effect, a large operation conducted on July 3, 2026, managed to seize 85 bottles of this toxic product in the municipalities of Abomey and […]

One month after the launch of the historic free emergency care measure in Benin’s public hospitals, it’s time for the first assessment. Invited to the sets of Bénin TV and Canal 3, the government’s spokesperson, Wilfried Houngbédji, shared results that the executive finds particularly encouraging. Behind the numbers lies a true transformation of access to […]

The Beninese government has taken a new step in modernizing its healthcare system by approving, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the acquisition of high-tech medical equipment for several hospital centers across the country. This significant allocation aims to substantially enhance diagnostic capabilities and optimize the quality of patient care within national healthcare facilities. Specifically, the […]

Gathered in a plenary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the deputies of the 10th legislature examined and adopted, in a second deliberation, Law No. 2025-01 concerning the organization of the practice in private client care of medical and paramedical health professions in the Republic of Benin. This text, significantly revised, brings more clarity and […]

The National Order of Physicians of Benin has officially changed leadership. The ceremony for the handover between the outgoing president, Dr. Abou Adegbindin, and the incoming president, Dr. Kamel Lafia Boro, took place on the evening of Monday, June 22, 2026, in the presence of numerous practitioners as well as former and new members of […]

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 increase in inspections, health monitoring, and public awareness. According to the National Institute of Statistics […]

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 the country, authorities fear the importation of the virus due to significant migratory flows and […]

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 to optimize the surveillance mechanisms for products essential to public health. It will enable advanced […]

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 challenges health professionals, political actors, and civil society organizations. The survey, published in the Public […]

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 circulation of illegal pharmaceutical products in Benin, according to police sources. A search conducted […]

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 talks, the students decided to resume their hospital activities, thus ending the protest movement […]

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 clinical internships of health sciences students in several hospital centers across the country, a measure […]