August 04
Nigeria: Global Leaders Convene At the Pandemic Preparedness Summit to Tackle Future Health Crises
Leaders from across the world working on various aspects of health emergency preparedness and response gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the second Global Pandemic… Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: An Initiative's Quest to Ensure Access to Health Insurance for People Living With Sickle Cell Anaemia
At just seven months old, Sharon Akilo, now 17, was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA), a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin in the body, causing red… Read more »
July 24
Nigeria: 'Putting People First' Is At the Heart of 2024's International Aids Conference
The 25th International AIDS Conference kicked off in Munich, Germany, on Monday, July 22, 2024, with a resounding call for a global HIV/AIDS response to unite behind a simple… Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Shifting Power - Three Ways Local Government Financial Autonomy Can Impact Primary Healthcare in Nigeria
Last week, Nigeria's Supreme Court delivered a judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in a suit filed by the Honourable Attorney-General of the… Read more »
July 16
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host Health Policy Dialogue On Maternal Health Innovations
Recognising that maternal health is a crucial aspect of public health, reflecting the well-being of a nation's future generations, Nigeria Health Watch is convening key… Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Transforming Healthcare Access in Kano State - BHCPF's Sustained Funding and Accountability
Historically, access to healthcare in Nigeria has been a significant challenge, with out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure accounting for approximately 70% of healthcare financing --… Read more »
July 13
Africa: Catching Up On Zero-Dose and Under-Vaccinated Children in Africa - Insights From Unicef
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, immunisation efforts in Africa have experienced a significant setback, leading to a concerning increase in the number of… Read more »
July 10
Nigeria: Economic Strains and Contraceptive Barriers Are Putting Reproductive Rights At Risk in Nigeria
Almost everyone of reproductive age (about 4.3 billion people) will not have access to at least one essential reproductive health intervention over the course of their lives,… Read more »
July 08
Kenya: A Kenyan Nurse Is Driving Quality Healthcare Access Through Online Petitions
In the heart of Kibera, Kenya's largest urban informal settlement, Shega Fatuma, a mother of two, balances her family responsibilities. While her husband works as a casual labourer… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Building Evidence to Combat Sexual Violence and Unsafe Abortions in Nigeria
At this very moment, somewhere around the world, a woman or girl is experiencing some form of sexual violence. This devastating infringement on human rights can have dire… Read more »
July 06
Nigeria: Why It Is Essential to Support Nigerian Researchers and Journalists in Science Communication
In October 2019, the African Science Literacy Network (ASLN) conducted a survey during a training event on science communication for scientists and journalists in Nigeria's… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Cholera and Climate Change in Nigeria - an Old Enemy in a Modern World
For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This intersection is most pronounced in… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps
Liliatu Ayuba, a traditional birth attendant (TBA) in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, had been struggling with water shortages since she became a TBA.… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Vaccines Are a Modern Day Miracle - Gavi's Role in Sustaining Life-Saving Access
"Thanks to the power of immunisation, the number of childhood deaths from vaccine preventable diseases has fallen by 70% since 2000" -- Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Kano's Drug Revolving Fund - a Story of Shared Responsibility and Success
The shortage of essential drugs is a global issue that particularly affects low- and middle-income countries with strained health systems. This problem is even more pronounced in… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence - NHEA At 10
In the bustling heart of Lagos, within the hallowed halls of the Eko Hotel, a conversation in 2012 sparked a movement that would transform Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Dr. Wale… Read more »
Nigeria: Tackling Nutrition Challenges Through Collaborative Initiatives
Despite its position as one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria continues to struggle with the complex issue of malnutrition, with children bearing the highest burden.… Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Not All Heroes Wear Capes - Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024
Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases even strangers in Nigeria. As a result, this year's World Blood Donor Day themed… Read more »
June 12
Guinea: Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce - Insights From the Gulf of Guinea
Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West Africa were not prepared to effectively respond to public health… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: How Green Republic Farms Is Protecting Food Production Against Climate Change
For dedicated farmers like Baliqees Salaudeen-Ibrahim, the effect of climate change has been disheartening. Her once-dependable weather patterns that she relied on for her planting… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: The Legislature's Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria
In May 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security organised a retreat with relevant stakeholders. The aim was to reach a consensus on the… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award - Online Voting Commences for Nominees of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award 2024
The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Local Organising Committee is thrilled to announce that online voting has officially commenced for the NHEA 2024 nominees. These… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Through Melodies and Narratives - a Children's Book Is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria
David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist his guardian, Deborah Akinwale's… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Mental Health Concerns for Orphaned Girls in Niger State - Who Protects Their Welfare and Rights?
Many Nigerians were surprised by Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji's controversial attempt to marry off 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, all of whom lost their parents in banditry… Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Strengthening PHCs Through 'Make Our Hospitals Work' Campaign
In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital was commissioned by the first Atta of the Igala community in… Read more »
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