Nigeria: World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 - Creating Hope Through Action

In a video that went viral on social media recently, a Lagos socialite known as Mrs Salome* parked her SUV on the ever-busy Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State and made an… Read more »

Nigeria: Strengthening Community Accountability Mechanisms for Quality Primary Healthcare - a Spotlight On Niger State

According to the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) report, the primary health care indices of Niger State have shown improvements when compared to the findings of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's 2023 Joint External Evaluation - Progress in the Right Direction

Nigeria, like many other African nations with similar complexities, has had its fair share of challenges in responding to disease outbreaks. In recent years, the country has… Read more »

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 »

Nigeria: Amplifying the Power of Social Listening in HPV Vaccine Rollout

In a context where people's perceptions and reactions to public health interventions significantly influence their effectiveness, social listening has become an important tool for… Read more »

Nigeria: Expand Family Planning to Fast-Track Human Capital Development in Nigeria

By Prof. Oladapo Ladipo and Dr Samukeliso Dube (Lead Writers) Read more »

Nigeria: The Climate-Health Nexus - Time to Build Evidence for Global Health Action

Editor's note: In the run-up to COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year, Nigeria Health Watch, interviewed Simon Bland, Chief Executive Officer of the Global… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Innovative Injectable-Free Regimen Transforming TB Care

Augustus Omondi suffered a persistent cough and intense night sweats that lasted for almost one month in late 2018. However, it was the significant weight loss that alarmed him. He… Read more »

Nigeria: Dr Mohammed Pate - the New Minister for Health Returning to Serve

Few Ministerial appointments have sparked as much excitement in their respective sectors as Dr Muhammad Pate has in the health sector. Both local and global actors are thrilled… Read more »

Nigeria: CHIPS - Connecting Communities to Primary Health Care Facilities in Nasarawa State

Twice a month, Mary Jacob, a Community Engagement Focal Person (CEFP), conducts supportive supervision of 35-year-old Afinnaki Ibrahim, a Community Health Influencer, Promoter, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch Announces Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue

In 2020, Nigeria accounted for over a quarter (28.5%) of global maternal deaths, totalling about 82,000. These avoidable deaths are especially concentrated in hard-to-reach rural… Read more »

Nigeria: Dr Vwaere Diaso's Death - When Will We Run Out of Tears?

The tragic death of Dr Vwaere Diaso in a defective elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has struck a raw nerve and triggered reactions at the heart of the country's… Read more »

Nigeria: Enhancing Immunisation Through the Northern Nigeria States Routine Immunisation Strengthening Project

Few global health and development interventions have yielded as profound an impact as vaccines. For over two centuries, these remarkable interventions have stood as a defence… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate Friendlier Corporate Workplace Breastfeeding Policies

As part of activities to celebrate the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, FHI 360/Alive & Thrive, in collaboration with key stakeholders in Lagos have advocated for family friendly… Read more »

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 »

Nigeria: Boosting the Gains of Accelerating Nutrition Results - Takeaways From the Third Annual Anrin Conference

Nigeria boasts abundant food production capacity, capable of sustaining the entire population. However, despite its agricultural strength, the nation struggles to provide every… Read more »

Nigeria: Advancing Primary Health Care in Nigeria 45 Years After the Alma-Ata Declaration

'We strongly affirm our commitment to the fundamental right of every human being to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health without distinction of any kind.… Read more »

Nigeria: Rebuilding Health in Yobe State Through PHC Rehabilitation and Social Equity Initiatives

The Boko Haram insurgency has had a significant and far-reaching impact on healthcare in northeastern states like Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa. The insurgency disrupted health service… Read more »

Nigeria: CEPI - Accelerating Lassa Fever Vaccine Development in Nigeria

The law of inertia, referred to as Newton's first law of motion, states that "an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless compelled to change its… Read more »

Nigeria: Advancing Infection Prevention and Control Through Learning and Practice

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures are integral to every functional healthcare system. Their absence poses significant risks to health workers, patients, and visitors… Read more »

Nigeria: Strengthening Nutrition Outcomes in the Face of Climate Change in Nigeria

The effects of climate change on food insecurity are direct and substantial. Food production is becoming increasingly challenging and unpredictable as global temperatures increase… Read more »

Nigeria: Crown Initiative - Enhancing Immunisation Uptake for Zero-Dose Children in Bauchi State

In Nigeria, a child is considered fully vaccinated if he or she has received the full course of vaccinations essential for protecting them from preventable and potentially… Read more »

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 »

Nigeria: Addressing the Burden of Out-of-School Children in Yimitu Community

Education plays a critical role in equipping girls with knowledge and confidence, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to their communities and make informed decisions… Read more »

Africa: African Countries Can Take a Preventive Approach to Mental Health By Prioritising Oral Health

"You are not fully dressed without a smile." This age-old adage is often used to encourage people to show their happiness and positivity through a smile. While there is no doubt… Read more »