August 14
Africa: Mpox Vaccine - Africa's Wait Continues Two Years After Global Outbreak
The African Continent is experiencing a new wave of Mpox (formerly monkeypox virus) cases, driven by a new 'Clade 1b' variant, that is spreading quickly and expanding the virus's… Read more »
August 12
Nigeria: Safe Deliveries and Healthy Beginnings - How MSF Is Tackling Maternal and Neonatal Deaths in Jigawa
Hansai Umaru, 22, sits on her hospital bed, blissfully breastfeeding her baby with her mother by her side. Hansai has four children, all of whom were born by Caesarean Section… Read more »
August 11
Nigeria: Gandun Albasa Model PHC - Where Compassion Meets Community but Staffing Falls Short
For close to two decades, Gandun Albasa Model Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Gandu, Kano State, has been providing affordable healthcare for many families in the community. Read more »
August 10
Nigeria: Nigeria's Food Crisis Is the Human Cost of Inaction
Nigeria has witnessed a 40% increase in malnutrition rates in the last year according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). This sharp escalation is a stark reminder for… Read more »
August 08
Nigeria: Nigeria's Vaccine Financing - Self-Sufficiency Is No Longer a Choice, but a Necessity
In 2021, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) Framework for Action, calling for 60% of… Read more »
August 06
Nigeria: Birds Disrupt Healthcare Delivery at Gurjiya PHC
Birds have invaded the Gurjiya Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Garko, Kano state, making it difficult for residents and healthcare workers to access the facility, rendering it… Read more »
August 05
Rwanda: Mutuelle De Santé - Rwanda's Blueprint for Universal Health Coverage
Aimable Twahirwa (Lead Writer) Read more »
August 04
Nigeria: Global Leaders Convene At the Pandemic Preparedness Summit to Tackle Future Health Crises
Leaders from across the world working on various aspects of health emergency preparedness and response gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the second Global Pandemic… Read more »
July 30
Nigeria: An Initiative's Quest to Ensure Access to Health Insurance for People Living With Sickle Cell Anaemia
At just seven months old, Sharon Akilo, now 17, was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA), a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin in the body, causing red… Read more »
July 24
Nigeria: 'Putting People First' Is At the Heart of 2024's International Aids Conference
The 25th International AIDS Conference kicked off in Munich, Germany, on Monday, July 22, 2024, with a resounding call for a global HIV/AIDS response to unite behind a simple… Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Shifting Power - Three Ways Local Government Financial Autonomy Can Impact Primary Healthcare in Nigeria
Last week, Nigeria's Supreme Court delivered a judgement granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) in a suit filed by the Honourable Attorney-General of the… Read more »
July 16
Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host Health Policy Dialogue On Maternal Health Innovations
Recognising that maternal health is a crucial aspect of public health, reflecting the well-being of a nation's future generations, Nigeria Health Watch is convening key… Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Transforming Healthcare Access in Kano State - BHCPF's Sustained Funding and Accountability
Historically, access to healthcare in Nigeria has been a significant challenge, with out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure accounting for approximately 70% of healthcare financing --… Read more »
July 13
Africa: Catching Up On Zero-Dose and Under-Vaccinated Children in Africa - Insights From Unicef
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, immunisation efforts in Africa have experienced a significant setback, leading to a concerning increase in the number of… Read more »
July 10
Nigeria: Economic Strains and Contraceptive Barriers Are Putting Reproductive Rights At Risk in Nigeria
Almost everyone of reproductive age (about 4.3 billion people) will not have access to at least one essential reproductive health intervention over the course of their lives,… Read more »
July 08
Kenya: A Kenyan Nurse Is Driving Quality Healthcare Access Through Online Petitions
In the heart of Kibera, Kenya's largest urban informal settlement, Shega Fatuma, a mother of two, balances her family responsibilities. While her husband works as a casual labourer… Read more »
July 06
Nigeria: Why It Is Essential to Support Nigerian Researchers and Journalists in Science Communication
In October 2019, the African Science Literacy Network (ASLN) conducted a survey during a training event on science communication for scientists and journalists in Nigeria's… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Building Evidence to Combat Sexual Violence and Unsafe Abortions in Nigeria
At this very moment, somewhere around the world, a woman or girl is experiencing some form of sexual violence. This devastating infringement on human rights can have dire… Read more »
July 04
Nigeria: Cholera and Climate Change in Nigeria - an Old Enemy in a Modern World
For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This intersection is most pronounced in… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Ensuring Sustained Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Internally Displacement Camps
Liliatu Ayuba, a traditional birth attendant (TBA) in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja, had been struggling with water shortages since she became a TBA.… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Vaccines Are a Modern Day Miracle - Gavi's Role in Sustaining Life-Saving Access
"Thanks to the power of immunisation, the number of childhood deaths from vaccine preventable diseases has fallen by 70% since 2000" -- Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Kano's Drug Revolving Fund - a Story of Shared Responsibility and Success
The shortage of essential drugs is a global issue that particularly affects low- and middle-income countries with strained health systems. This problem is even more pronounced in… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Tackling Nutrition Challenges Through Collaborative Initiatives
Despite its position as one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria continues to struggle with the complex issue of malnutrition, with children bearing the highest burden.… Read more »
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 »
Nigeria Health Watch (Abuja)
Website: http://nigeriahealthwatch.com/
