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Rapid urbanisation means Africa faces a growing obesity problem. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images

March 3, 2026

Obesity is on the rise in Africa: 5 essential reads on what to do

Wale Fatade, The Conversation

Obesity remains a problem in Africa.

There’s been substantial progress in reducing child deaths. Shutterstock

December 7, 2021

Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday. But African countries lag behind

Dickson Abanimi Amugsi, African Population and Health Research Center

A child born in sub-Saharan Africa or Southern Asia is 10 times more likely to die in the first month of life than a child born in a rich country.

Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months makes more difference to a baby’s health and survival than any other intervention. GettyImages

September 16, 2021

Breastfeeding trends show most developing countries may miss global nutrition targets

Dickson Abanimi Amugsi, African Population and Health Research Center

Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased across all countries but few are likely to meet the 2030 goal of 70%.

Migration to cities has led to increased obesity in Africa. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

January 29, 2018

Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years

Dickson Abanimi Amugsi, African Population and Health Research Center

Obesity is on the rise among urban African women of reproductive age in all of the 24 countries studied.

Nairobi’s Dandora waste dumpsite – still in use after being declared a health hazard in 2001. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

December 20, 2017

It will take more than good intentions to clear Nairobi’s garbage mountains

Dickson Abanimi Amugsi, African Population and Health Research Center and Blessing Mberu, African Population and Health Research Center

Only a quarter of Nairobi’s solid waste reaches the main dumpsite east of the city. Piles of uncollected garbage are a common sight across the capital.

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