August 17, 2023
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 »
August 14, 2023
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 »
August 13, 2023
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 »
August 09, 2023
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 »
August 07, 2023
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 »
August 03, 2023
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 »
July 31, 2023
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 »
July 26, 2023
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 »
July 24, 2023
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 »
July 13, 2023
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 »
July 10, 2023
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 »
July 06, 2023
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 »
July 03, 2023
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 »
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 26, 2023
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 »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch Announces Nutrition Policy Dialogue
1 in 10 children dies from hunger before age five in Nigeria. Achieving SDG 2, zero hunger, and SDG 3, good health and well-being, by 2030 is challenged by hunger and poor… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Advocacy in Nigeria Must Include Health - Make the Evidence Visible
On the 16th of April 2023, Ayetoro, a coastal community located in southwest Nigeria and known as the happy place, had yet another incursion on its land by the Atlantic Ocean,… 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 »
June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Deliberations From Budget Office Health Stakeholder Workshop On Enhancing Health Sector Budgeting
Nigeria's federal budget cycle is a carefully planned process that follows a general structured sequence of -- preparation, approval, implementation and evaluation. The budgeting… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Nigeria: Insights From a Roundtable With Traditional and Interfaith Leaders On Nigeria's Demographic Dividend
Nigeria's population of approximately 220 million people has great potential for economic growth and development. However, to fully realise this potential, the government must… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Nigeria: The NoCTRAiN Project - Addressing Mental Health Needs in Crisis-Ridden Communities in Plateau State
Mental health problems often stem from various challenges, including social issues related to loneliness or depression, environmental factors caused by stress, social exclusion, or… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch Announces Solutions Journalism Project Close-Out Event
Nigeria Health Watch is delighted to announce a project close-out event for the end of the Solutions Journalism Africa Initiative project, implemented with support for the… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Africa: Institut Pasteur De Dakar and Mastercard Foundation Partner to Expand Vaccine Manufacturing Workforce in Africa
The Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) and the Mastercard Foundation have announced a historic $45 million partnership named MADIBA (Manufacturing in Africa for Disease Immunization… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: Imnhc 2023 - Building Strong Systems to Deliver Quality Maternal and Newborn Health Services
"The biggest stakeholder we are solving for in terms of quality (of care) is the patient." -- Ms Caroline Wanjiru Kihusa, Co-Founder, Still A Mum, at the International Maternal… Read more »