April 28
Ghana: Cedi By Cedi, Hereafter Ghana's Digital Crowdfunding Efforts Saves Vulnerable Lives
For two long years, Hansawu, a mother from Tishigu in Ghana's Northern region, witnessed her young son, Umar's, health decline. Despite numerous hospital visits and doctors'… Read more »
April 26
Nigeria: #WorldMalariaDay - Nigeria Must Reimagine and Reignite New Approaches to a Wicked Problem
Malaria has been a persistent national emergency in Nigeria, an entrenched crisis that continues to affect the health and wellbeing of families and communities. In 2022 alone, the… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: A Small Pill With Big Impact - Multiple Micronutrient Supplements Redefine Maternal Outcomes in Bauchi
Hajara Abdullahi, a mother of five in Bauchi State, noted that her health had improved since she started taking Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), a supplementary drug… Read more »
April 24
Nigeria: Shaba Woshi Women Still Choose Traditional Birth Attendants Over Skilled Delivery
Many pregnant women continue to give birth at home in Baro ward, Agaie Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state. This is not by personal choice but because their local health… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Sparking Change - Youth Voices Can Revolutionise Climate-Health Policy Advocacy
One hot night in March, I woke up drenched in sweat, my bed soaked, the heat in Abuja almost unbearable. Despite my windows being wide-open and my standing fan on full blast, I… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Not Just a Woman's Job - Why Men Matter in Nigeria's Fight to Reduce Zero-Dose Children
When Chinedu (not his real name) walked into the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Afikpo, a community in Ebonyi State, holding his one-year-old son, the nurses looked up in surprise.… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Thousands of Residents in Jama'a Community Suffer From a Healthcare Void
Imagine a community with over 10,000 residents living without a single pharmacy or healthcare centre. In Jama'a, a community in Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State,… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: As the U.S. Withdraws Funding, Professor Pate Steps in - What's Next?
"Africa, we really need to change our mindset. Access to aid, we can begin to think of is a thing of the past. We have to focus on two things: attracting investment &… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: A Medical Programme Is Helping Women Rise From the Shadows of Fistula in Bauchi State
Maimuna Hassan, a 37 year old resident of Dass Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi had prolonged labour during the birth of her second child, resulting in Vesicovaginal Fistula… Read more »
April 12
Nigeria: Renewing Commitments - Charting a Course for Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria's Healthcare System
Nigeria's healthcare sector has long struggled with underfunding, weak regulation, and public distrust, driving a $1 billion annual medical tourism exodus. With declining official… Read more »
April 11
Nigeria: The Tragic Loss of Kemi - a Wake-Up Call for Safer Motherhood in Nigeria
A tragic video showing a pregnant woman named Kemi, who lost her life in Lagos on her way to give birth, went viral on Friday, April 4, 2025, Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: Lemo Ward Residents Struggle to Access Medical Care
Residents of Lemo Ward face immense challenges in accessing basic healthcare services in Tsamiya Babba community of Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA). Despite being part of Kano's… Read more »
April 09
Nigeria: Unlocking the Value Chain in Motion - Testing Nigeria's Bold Bet On Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
In August 2023, Nigeria's second-largest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced its exit from the country, ending its 51-year presence. Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Two Men's Mission to Restoring Eye Sights Amid Searing Temperatures in Kwara State
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April 06
Nigeria: The Overlooked Importance of Wash in Addressing Nigeria's Hunger and Malnutrition
On a bus ride from Enugu to Abuja three weeks ago, I found myself in conversation with a fellow passenger -- a chatty schoolteacher who had just returned from a nutrition seminar.… Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Kura Town Hall - Heartfelt Testimonies Spark Demand for Better Maternal Services
For many women in Kura, pregnancy and childbirth remain a dangerous journey. The lack of adequate maternal healthcare services has led to preventable tragedies, prompting urgent… Read more »
March 31
Nigeria: From Nigeria to Kenya - Primary Health Systems Fail to Serve People With Disabilities
Seidu Olumide's experience at the Igando-Egan Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Lagos was hindered by a significant communication barrier. As someone who requires sign language, he… Read more »
March 27
Nigeria: Five Cowries Art Programme Graduates 85 Adolescents in Reproductive Health Awareness
In many communities, myths and misconceptions about reproductive health persist, leaving young girls uninformed and vulnerable. But in Kano State, 85 adolescent girls from Dala,… Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Why Increased Funding Is Not Enough to Reduce Nigeria's Malnutrition Rates
The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions for nutrition programmes, with a significant 33.7% increase in the 2025 proposed… Read more »
March 24
Kenya: A Youth Friendly Drop-in Centre Is Staying Committed to HIV Prevention Amidst USAID Funding Cuts in Kenya
Nzioka Samuel, 23, wandered around the corridors of Makueni's public hospital, searching for the HIV Testing Services (HTS) room. He was anxious but eager to know his status. When… Read more »
March 22
Nigeria: Healing Hidden Wounds - the Case for More Free Fistula Treatment Centres in Borno
I was greeted by the hum of sewing machines in the livelihood training hall at the Centre for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health (CCPRH) in Maiduguri, Borno, where… Read more »
March 21
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host the Third Edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala
Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce the third edition of the 'Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala' themed "Her Strength in Every Story: Creative Expressions for Women's Health".… Read more »
March 19
Nigeria: The Three-Pronged Approach That Cut Ekiti's Maternal and Child Mortality in Half
In the dead of night in 2014, panic spread through Irono, a small community in Ekiti State, reliant on the services of a single Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC). After a mother had… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Nigeria's Health System Must Eliminate Obstacles to Maternal Care for Women With Disabilities
When Amaka, a woman with a locomotor disability, went in search of prenatal care for the first time, she faced a distressing experience at a health centre in Abuja, Nigeria's… Read more »
March 15
Africa: Rethinking Sustainable Health Financing in Africa - From Dependence to Partnership
Even though Africa's Health Agenda is closely aligned with the global health agenda, it faces distinct challenges that set it apart, including the ongoing burden of infectious… Read more »
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