February 27
Nigeria: N-774 - a Community-Centric Approach That Could Address Nigeria's Malnutrition Crisis From the Ground Up
Weak community engagement often undermines efforts to tackle Nigeria's malnutrition crisis. The Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative aims to shift this paradigm. During its launch,… Read more »
Nigeria: Giving Girls a Voice in Their Future With Family Planning Education
For 15-year-old Rukayyah Ibrahim in Ghari Local Government Area (LGA), family planning was an unfamiliar concept. However, after attending a Furanni session by Five Cowries, her… Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Solar Power Transforms Marmara PHC Into a Beacon of Sustainable Healthcare
During the four-weeks blackout across northern Nigeria in October 2024, Marmara Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Kano Municipal operated for 24 hours when many health facilities… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Embrace Climate-Resilient Healthcare to Protect Mothers
Climate change has been identified as one of the most significant global health threats, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Climate Change and Insecurity Compound Zimbabwe and Nigeria's Malnutrition Crisis
Pamela Arikureti's grandchild, who is nearly two years old, has been severely affected by the widespread malnutrition in Mudzi, Zimbabwe. The young girl has not gained any weight… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Kano's Family Planning Strategy Sets a National Example
Kano State has taken a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of its residents with the launch of a new Family Planning Strategic Plan in December 2024. This… Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Women Fear Seeking Care At Gwarjiko PHC Due to Lack of Female Health Workers
The absence of female health workers at the Gwarjiko Primary Healthcare (PHC) facility has become a major barrier to maternal healthcare. Maryam Salihu, a pregnant woman, recounts… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Why Male Involvement in Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters
Discussions on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) often prioritise women's issues, such as access to contraception, maternal care, menstrual health and postpartum… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: #Health4AllRivers - a State-Based Health Insurance Scheme Ensures Affordable Care for Residents
The first thing that catches the attention of first-time visitors entering the spacious, airy reception and waiting area of the Model Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC), Ozuboko, Port… Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Women in Dan Jaka Demand Improved Maternal Healthcare Services
Laditu Muhammad, a pregnant woman from Unguwar Gatsaitsai district, expresses her frustration for the lack of comprehensive maternal health care in Dan Jaka, a community in Ghari… Read more »
February 05
Africa: Reimagining Health Financing in Africa - Navigating the Aftermath of the U.S. WHO Withdrawal
The United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and 90-day pause in foreign aid programmes following President Donald Trump's re-election have sparked a… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Infectious Diseases Prevention - the Power of a Community-Led Initiative in Lagos State
In May 2024, Gbenga Ogundimu (not real name), a resident of Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos State, appeared pale and emaciated. He had been coughing for several weeks, and his condition… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Addressing Lassa Fever in Nigeria - the Case for Vaccines and Civil Society Engagement
"When a pandemic strikes, saving lives hinges on rapid vaccine development and equitable access" -- David Agunlofi, Programme and Communications Associate at Options Consultancy Read more »
Nigeria: Community Efforts Not Enough to Salvage Kodo Primary Healthcare Centre
Community members have taken it upon themselves to repair their dilapidated Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) facility in Kodo, Wushishi Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State.… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Assessing the Impact of the USAID Funding Freeze On Nigeria's Health Sector
Since the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, the news waves have been dominated by coverage of the various Executive Orders he has signed. Among these, one… Read more »
January 28
Nigeria: Malaria Prevention Initiative Delivers Positive Results for Infants and Children in Katsina
Zulaihatu Musa, a 28-year-old mother of two, noticed that prior to 2021, she had witnessed fewer cases of malaria among her children and other babies in the compound where she… Read more »
January 25
Nigeria: Strengthening and Addressing Healthcare Inequities in Gwarzo
"Despite visiting hospitals, we often find no doctors available. During labour, when medical attention is crucial, we cry for help only to discover no one to assist us," says… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Malnutrition Crisis Remains a Threat for the Country's Future
Nigeria is confronted with a paradox of food insecurity and widespread malnutrition. Despite Nigeria's abundance of natural resources and expansive agricultural terrain, millions… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Kano's Public Health Security Bill Sets a Model for Nigeria's Other States
In a landmark step reported on January 19, 2025, the Public Health Security Bill was signed into law by the Kano State Governor, His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf. The bill, which… Read more »
January 20
Rwanda: Rwanda and Nigeria Still Struggle With Abortion Stigma, Despite Laws
When Francine Nyiramahirwe, 22, decided to consult a health professional to terminate her pregnancy at a private clinic in Nyanza, a district in Southern Rwanda, she was… Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Creating Better PHCs to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Kano Municipal Council
Primary healthcare (PHC) is the foundation of a cost-effective approach to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Recognising this need, Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership… Read more »
Nigeria: A Closer Look At the Human Cost of Contraceptive Shortages in Edo State
Access to family planning services has become a struggle for many couples in Edo State. For the Isibors, the consequences of this shortage were devastating. After having three… Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: City Cancer Challenge to Launch Leadership Programme for Women in Oncology in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria - January 22, 2025 - City Cancer Challenge (C/Can), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, ASCO and Roche, is set to launch the Leadership Programme… Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Breaking Down Myths and Harmful C-Section Stigma to Save Mothers Lives
When Sandra Madu returned to her father-in-law's home a week after giving birth, she felt a swirl of emotions about the welcome she received. The disapproving glances and sharp… Read more »
January 13
Nigeria: How the Five Cowries Art Base Education Initiative Is Transforming Health Awareness in Ghari LGA
In Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano, adolescent girls are embracing health awareness through the Five Cowries' Furanni programme, a local initiative in collaboration with… Read more »
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