Good Health

Our reports on Africa’s state of health highlight progress and challenges in promoting health and well-being for all, including efforts to combat diseases, improve maternal and child health, and strengthen health systems.

Good Health

Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Africa’s Tech Funding Is Booming But Not Where It Matters Most

Fintech startups are swimming in capital while health, food, and climate solutions fight for scraps. Is the investment model broken?
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Grassroots Action Prevent the Next Major Disease Outbreak?

Top-down responses keep failing. Can trust, local knowledge, and early action stop outbreaks before they overwhelm already fragile health systems?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Millions in Nigeria Have Diabetes, Most Don’t Even Know It

Many won’t get diagnosed until complications arise—why is diabetes so overlooked, and what’s stopping people from getting the care they need?
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

When Aid Hurts More Than It Helps

In Nigeria, foreign aid props up broken systems, but does it improve healthcare—or just keep bad policies alive?
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?

Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Silent Epidemic of Gender-Based Violence

Millions of women suffer in silence as gender-based violence disrupts lives, economies, and security—why is the world still failing them?
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

What If Clean Water Was a Privilege, Not a Right?

Millions live without clean water, facing daily struggles for survival—what happens when this basic need is denied?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
5 min read
Community members bonding through a group fitness dance class. Illustration by Tomi Abe.

How Your Gym Fitness Classes Could Heal Community Mental Health

When you step into a fitness class, you’re not just moving your body—you’re building bonds and lifting collective spirits.
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
6 min read
Themba looks at his reflection in the mirror, showing a determined and hopeful expression. Illusration by Tomi Abe

Tomorrow’s Reflection

How can today’s small steps toward mental health awareness shape a tomorrow where no one faces their struggles alone?
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
6 min read
A healthcare worker engaging in a consultation with a mother in a rural clinic. Illustration by Tomi Abe

What If Every Country Invested in Mothers Like Botswana Did?

Countries worldwide could transform their future by prioritizing maternal health, just as Botswana did, creating lasting economic and social progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
6 min read
Thandi finds safe support and community resilience, showcased by the warmth of the community center. Illustration by Tomi Abe.

When Help Has No Price

When help came without a price, Thandi’s world changed—from enduring hidden harm to finding real support and safety for others.
Avatar photo Layo Tokun
2 min read

The Silent Echoes

How can shared stories and open conversations help heal unseen wounds and bring hope to those suffering in silence?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
4 min read

The Birth of UNAMID and the Quest for Regional Stability

The establishment of UNAMID marked a pivotal moment in international efforts to address conflict and restore stability in Darfur.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
5 min read

Why Capricorn Group Thinks Social Impact is Good Business

Capricorn Group believes investing in education and local communities isn’t just charity—it’s a smart strategy for lasting change.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
5 min read
The Complexity of Healthy Eating: What You Need to Know

The Complexity of Healthy Eating: What You Need to Know

As dietary habits shift globally, understanding the impact of cultural traditions and modern influences is essential for making healthier choices.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
10 min read