Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat talks about the government's goals, and next month’s budget. Heng is widely viewed as most likely to succeed Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after being named the first assistant secretary-general of Singapore’s ruling political party in November.

For isolated island communities on Kenya's northern coast, access to health care is far from adequate. The "Safari Doctors" have taken matters into their own hands.

A substantial rise in the sale of counterfeit alcohol is a major threat to public health. Scientists and entrepreneurs are rushing to create tools that, in future, will tell if your New Year tipple has been tainted.

Global temperatures are set to far overshoot an international target to limit the increase, UN scientists say. Another expert study warns of the health risk posed to vulnerable people by the growing number of heatwaves.

See education, health deficits as a national emergency, Toyin Saraki tells Nigerian government.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified gaming addiction as a mental health disorder. ‘Gaming disorder’ was added to the draft of WHO’s 11th International Classification of Diseases (ICD).

The state of health in Nigeria comes under the spotlight in this highlight special on the Future of Health Summit held in Lagos.

How Nigerian health sector will get more Billions of Naira in 2018 - Saraki

Health workers are the backbone of health systems in every community globally. They provide immunizations and treat common infections. These medical support staff are on the frontlines of battling deadly diseases like Ebola and HIV/AIDS.

Lack of accurate data holds back investment in the health sector - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Lassa fever - Health experts discuss effective preventive measures.

Ogun diabetes walk - Obasanjo asks Nigerians to be more health conscious.