February 14
Nigeria: Leveraging Digital Health for Better Maternal Health in Nigeria
The health sector has made significant progress as a result of digital innovations. How can such innovations be used to improve maternal health services in Nigeria? Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: #ThePowerOfOptions - Improving Maternal Health Through Increased Access to Contraception
Contraceptive choices are crucial in empowering women and couples to take control of their reproductive health. In addition to protecting women and girls from unplanned pregnancies… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Reducing Maternal Mortality in Nigeria - the SHI Response
In 2016, Dr. Oluwakemisola Agoyi and Dr. Roland Ojo witnessed the benefits and drawbacks of traditional and community-based birth attendants (TBAs and CBAs) in delivering infants… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Nigeria: Saving Lives - Nigeria's First Breast Milk Bank Gives Babies a Fighting Chance
When Kehinde (not real name) set out on the nearly 130km journey from Ibadan to Lagos, he had a clear goal in mind: to get the conviction he required to receive breast milk donated… Read more »
August 26, 2023
Nigeria: Expand Family Planning to Fast-Track Human Capital Development in Nigeria
By Prof. Oladapo Ladipo and Dr Samukeliso Dube (Lead Writers) Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: #WorldBreastfeedingWeek - Making Breastfeeding Work for Nigerian Mothers
Breastfeeding is an important part of a baby's growth, especially during the first 1000 days. This period, from conception to the child's second birthday, is critical for a child's… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Transforming Maternal Care - Empowering Midwives in Niger State Through Supportive Supervision
Midwives play a critical role in providing essential maternal and newborn healthcare services. While timely access to health facilities is important, it is imperative to recognise… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Nigeria: How the All-Babies Programme Is Encouraging Vaccination Uptake Through Cash Incentives
In Dawanau Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) located in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Zainab Aliyu cradles her seven-month-old daughter, Fatima Abdulhamid.… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Nigeria: Haiyuwa Lafiya - Preventing Maternal Mortality in Jigawa State One Trip At a Time
Hadiza Haladu's first pregnancy almost ended in a double tragedy when she went into early labour. The closest health centre was 16 kilometres - about 30 minutes to one hour - away;… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: The Best Start in Life - Getting Exclusive Breastfeeding Right
Nutrition is a vital component of infant and young child development, and a major determinant of short and long-term health outcomes in children. The World Health Organization… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Nigeria: Elizabeth Shaba Clinic - Lacking a Critical Amenity
Elizabeth Shaba Maternal and Child Health Clinic is in Nykangbe community, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA), of Niger State. The clinic is primarily focused on providing… Read more »