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 »
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 »
May 14
Nigeria: A Silent Threat - Impact of Climate Change On Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria
'The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions," Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom… Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: Hand Hygiene Day 2024 - Water Shortages in Nigerian Communities Could Undermine Wash Efforts
Hadiza Mohammed and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: Leading the Charge - Nigeria's Milestone in Meningitis Vaccination.
Vaccines are by far one of the greatest inventions known to mankind, making it possible to eradicate diseases such as smallpox and prevent other potentially deadly diseases like… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: Achieving Healthcare Reform in Nigeria - Learning From Pharmaccess' Initiatives
Nigeria's health indices remain an issue of concern. The life expectancy rate is one of the lowest in the world, maternal mortality rate is 512 deaths per 100,000 live births which… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: Tackling the Budget Utilisation Challenges in the Nigerian Health Sector
The Nigerian health sector is severely underfunded. Each budget year, the majority of health advocates lament the federal government's inability to meet the Abuja Declaration's… Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: Saving Mothers and Giving Life Through Quality Accreditation of Private Health Facilities
Increasing evidence suggests that quality care prevents a significant number of maternal deaths and disability. High-quality care is also the foundation for improved maternal and… Read more »
April 04
West Africa: National Public Health Institutes - Route to Accelerating Health Security in the Ecowas Region
If there were any doubts of what may happen when countries don't take prioritise epidemic preparedness, the covid-19 pandemic is still a fresh reminder. Its economic cost is… Read more »
Nigeria: Participants in Nigeria Vaccinated in First-Ever Phase 2 Lassa Fever Vaccine Clinical Trial, Sponsored By IAVI
The CEPI-funded study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of IAVI's single dose Lassa fever vaccine candidate Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Children and the Future of Health in a Changing Climate
"Our Climate is Changing.... Why Aren't We?" -- Vanini Aggarwal, a 15-year-old telling climate stories by young people in Nigeria. Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Data Is Life - Achieving Nigeria's Digital-in-Health Approach
Data and technology play a crucial role in the healthcare sector. The advent of technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and mobile health… Read more »
March 21
Nigeria: Navigating Nigeria's Healthcare Landscape - Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Partnerships
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 200 million people -- a number that is projected to more than double over the next 25-30 years, propelling it to become the… Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Developing a Climate Resilient WASH Policy in Nigeria Come Rain or Drought
In 2018, the Federal Government of Nigeria developed a 13-year strategy to address the WASH crisis in the country. Five years post-implementation, the strategy seems to be missing… Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: Promoting Accreditation for Community Health Service in Nigeria
The private sector plays a major role in reducing inequities in access to health, with over 54% of the private sector outlets providing modern contraceptives in Nigeria. Patent… Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: Overcoming Barriers to Kidney Health in Nigeria - - World Kidney Day 2024
Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at the Yobe State… Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Nigerian Women's Empowerment, Key to Immunization Success
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children… Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe - a Tribute
As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly remember a man whose impact extended far beyond his immediate constituency, the… Read more »