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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Hand Hygiene Day 2024 - Water Shortages in Nigerian Communities Could Undermine Wash Efforts

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »