Kenya: Fighting Water Scarcity and Disease - Kenya's Sand Dam Revolution

In Kenya's Kajiado West, Thomas Sankale, 60, endures the relentless heat while walking over three kilometres to water his cattle herd. This is a vital task he must complete daily… Read more »

Nigeria: Using Mathematical Modeling for Effective Infectious Disease Control in Nigeria

Infectious diseases can spread rapidly and unpredictably, catching communities off guard. However, mathematical modelling can be a powerful tool to anticipate and prepare for… Read more »

Nigeria: Bridging the Gap - Community Action Drives Healthcare Improvements At Tanawa PHC

Usman Abdulmumin Abubakar, the Matawalle of Kura and Assistant Secretary of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Community Committee, reminisces about the humble beginnings of the Tanawa… Read more »

Nigeria: Improving Nutrition Outcomes in Nigeria Through Strengthened Multisectoral Coordination

Malnutrition remains a pressing public health concern in Nigeria, with alarming statistics highlighting the severity of the problem. According to the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and… Read more »

Nigeria: Kofar Kura Community Calls for Government Support At Sarkin Kura Health Post

Sarkin Kura Health Post has been a lifeline for Kofar Kudu residents, however, its reduced hours and scope of services hinder access to urgent medical attention, particularly… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host Policy Dialogue On Strengthening Primary Healthcare Accountability for Maternal and Child Health

In an effort to address the significant gaps in maternal and child health services in Kano State, Nigeria Health Watch is organising a policy dialogue on Strengthening Primary… Read more »

Nigeria: Largest-Ever Lassa Fever Study Launches in-Depth Look At Disease Symptom

Scientists in Nigeria are expanding their research into the deadly Lassa fever with the launch of a pioneering study designed to get a better idea of the variation in disease… Read more »

Nigeria: Afrivacx - Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria

When Okorie Nneoma, a mother of three, first heard about a vaccination outreach near her community in Nsukka, Enugu, she initially hesitated. She, like many mothers in her village,… Read more »

Nigeria: From Joy to Despair - Numba-Koro's PHC Struggles With Dilapidation and Inadequate Care

⁠In January 2013, the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) Health Centre in Numba-Koro community of Suleja, Niger State, was officially commissioned, bringing relief… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's New Policies for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases - Time for Multisectoral Action

Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads poised to become a double-burden country where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten to surpass communicable diseases, with NCDs… Read more »

Nigeria: In Nigeria's Off-Grid Communities, Solar-Powered Electricity Is Improving Primary Healthcare Delivery

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Nigeria: Gambia's Anti-FGM Success - a Model for Nigeria's VAPP Act Enforcement

A historic victory was achieved in The Gambia in July 2024 as members of parliament voted overwhelmingly to retain the law prohibiting female genital mutilation (FGM). This marked… Read more »

Nigeria: Boosting Maternal Care - Jan Gefe PHC's Need for Mosquito Nets and FP Resources

In Jan Gefe, a rural community in Kano State's Ghari Local Government Area, health workers and residents are raising concerns about the dire lack of essential medical resources for… Read more »

Nigeria: A Desperate Crisis - the Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding On Healthcare Services

On the 9th of September, Nigerians woke up to the devastating news of catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of the northeastern state of Borno. The Alau Dam, in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Health Migration Policy to Address Brain Drain Aims to Boost Local Expertise

Human mobility has always been an essential aspect of life. Beyond the essential physiological and psychological motivations to move, the constant quest for better living… Read more »

Nigeria: Wushishi Healthcare Centre Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need for More Equipment

Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Niger State is facing a growing number of patients due to its convenient location, however, it is unequipped to meet its growing… Read more »

Nigeria: Ten Years After Ebola - Learnings for Lassa Fever, 'Lassa-X' and Pandemic Preparedness Lead

In global health, past epidemics are important learning experiences that shape our responses to future health emergencies. The 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa serves as a stark… Read more »

Nigeria: Smart Meters Bring Water Savings to Nigerian Households

After relocating to an estate in Utako, a district in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, Jonas Odocha discovered a smart water meter effectively addressing his previous concerns about… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch to Host Nutrition Forum On Addressing Coordination Bottlenecks for Improved Nutrition Outcomes

In response to the ongoing challenges in achieving better nutrition outcomes in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is organising a Nutrition Forum titled Addressing Coordination… Read more »

Nigeria: Community Urge for an Ambulance, 24-Hour Service and More Staff At Shuwaki PHC

Naziru Dalhatu Jar-Kuka, a resident of Shuwaki in Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano, commended the efforts of the staff at Shuwaki Primary Health Centre (PHC) after his… Read more »

Nigeria: Scaling Innovations in Maternal Health - E-Motive Bundle Offers Lifesaving Solution to Address Postpartum Haemorrhage

There have been continued efforts to reduce the high levels of maternal mortality in Nigeria , yet progress has been slow and the country's maternal mortality rate remains one of… Read more »

Nigeria: A Boat-Based Initiative Is Helping Akwa Ibom Reach Zero-Dose Children in Remote Riverine Coummities

In a small, isolated fishing community in Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria's south-south region, Ekong Asuquo, a resident of the community sits by the river, her eyes… Read more »

Nigeria: Addressing the Climate Impacts On Poultry Farming - Before the Chickens Come Home to Roost

Across the world, temperatures are rising causing significant changes in weather patterns and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. In Nigeria, the mean annual… Read more »

Nigeria: Patient Surge At Renovated Elizabeth Shaba PHC, Yet Facilities Remain Underutilised

Since its renovation and commissioning five months ago, the Elizabeth Shaba Comprehensive Healthcare Centre in Nyikangbe, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state, has… Read more »

Nigeria: It Is Time to Rein in Antimicrobial Resistance in Nigeria

'Tunde [not real name], a small-scale building contractor diagnosed with prostate cancer, recently underwent surgery. He had educated his children, and they were employed, he owned… Read more »