Nigeria: A New Dawn in Healthcare - Mandating Health Insurance for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive mandating all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enrol their employees under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)… Read more »

South Sudan: Communities Act Against Hunger and Malnutrition in Uganda and South Sudan

A group of mothers gather to share learnings on how their recently planted gardens are performing in the remote villages of Panyagara, in Uganda's northeastern district of Kotido.… Read more »

West Africa: Global Experts to Convene in Côte d'Ivoire for the 2nd Ecowas Lassa Fever International Conference

Leading scientists, researchers, public health advocates, policymakers, and health practitioners from across the globe will converge in Abidjan from 8 to 11 September 2025, for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Community Trust Fades Away As Children Die in Dan Alhaji PHC

"I had my first child through caesarean section, and I lost the baby..." Whispers Fatima Abdulrashid, her voice heavy with grief. Read more »

Nigeria: The Health System Failed Her - Twins Lost to Maternal Care Gaps in Nigeria

Last week, Nigerians were confronted with a heartbreaking video of a heavily pregnant woman in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, walking the streets unaware that she was already in active… Read more »

Nigeria: Closing Nigeria's Insurance Gap for Maternal and Child Through Health Impact Bonds.

Chinwendu Iroegbu and Prudence Enema (Lead writers) Read more »

Nigeria: Rising Waters and Shrinking Funds - Climate Change and Funding Cuts Threaten SRHR in Kenya and Nigeria

In March 2024, when floodwaters from Lake Victoria engulfed Nyamasao village in Kenya, 36-year-old Mary Atieno, a mother of three, was among the 350 families who fled to a nearby… Read more »

Nigeria: Dialysis Subsidy in Nigeria - a Lifeline or a Short-Term Fix?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to introduce a substantial subsidy for kidney dialysis is a laudable and compassionate move that offers immediate relief to thousands of… Read more »

Nigeria: Radio Messaging to Boost PHC Use in Niger's Hard-to-Reach Communities

In March 2025, Nigeria Health Watch launched the Integrated Community Listening in Niger state, an initiative aimed to amplify citizen voices, strengthen health systems, support… Read more »

Nigeria: Optimising Immunisation Financing Is Key to Nigeria's Child Health Goals

"I believe the children are our future." This iconic lyrics, immortalised by Whitney Houston, resonates deeply for Nigeria, a country where nearly half the population is under the… Read more »

Nigeria: Masaki - a Community's Approach to Ending Hunger and Malnutrition in Jigawa State

Every Wednesday for the past four years, Abdulrahman Hannatu, a trained community health worker with the Masaki nutrition programme, wakes up at exactly 5:45 a.m., gets dressed,… Read more »

Nigeria: Will the 2025 Tax Reform Deliver for Nigeria's Health System? It Depends On How Govts and the Rest of Us Respond

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's signing of four landmark tax reform bills in June 2025, marks a pivotal moment for Nigeria. Among other provisions, the new laws aim to raise the… Read more »

Nigeria: Health Ministry to Host National Policy Dialogue On Healthcare Financing, and Universal Health Coverage

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW), is set to convene a High-level National Policy Dialogue under the theme: "Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in… Read more »

Nigeria: Driving Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Through Nigeria's Care Economy

The true measure of a society's development lies in the strength of its foundational systems, at the heart of which is care work. This essential labour sustains both social… Read more »

Nigeria: Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria

Nigeria continues to face one of the highest burdens of malnutrition globally, with 32% of children under five stunted and millions of women and adolescent girls suffering from… Read more »

Nigeria: A Grantsmanship and Mentorship Programme Is Shaping the Future of Medical Research in Nigeria

"Healthcare research is not just about research," Dr Olajide Sobande, Executive Director of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Foundation, explained. "It's about economy,… Read more »

Nigeria: What Nigeria Can Learn From Kaduna's Pause On Zipline Drone Vaccine Delivery

In global health security, speed can determine whether lives are saved or lost. From transporting blood to a mother in critical condition to delivering vaccines during an outbreak,… Read more »

Nigeria: Global Unveil Initiative Launches to Fast-Track Lassa Fever Vaccine Development

GALVESTON, Texas - Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch's Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding to support an international… Read more »

West Africa: Strengthening Lassa Fever Vaccine Research and Trial Capacity in West Africa

In West Africa, Lassa fever remains a persistent and recurring health threat, causing hundreds of lives each year and underscoring urgent need for sustained investment in research… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Fight Against AMR - Why Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Matter

An act as small as washing hands with soap and water, can stop microbes from travelling farther than we imagine. This was evident and encouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic, when… Read more »

Nigeria: Fire, Leaks, and Birthing On Floors - a Glimpse Into Maitumbi's Failing PHC

At a primary healthcare centre in Maitumbi, Niger State, women give birth on the floor, rain pours on patients through leaking roofs, and a fire-damaged section has remained… Read more »

Africa: Breastfeeding Week 2025 - Empowering African Women By Integrating HIV Prevention Into the First Bonds of Life

During the recently commemorated Pan-African Women's Day (PAWD), we were reminded of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrated, we… Read more »

Nigeria: A Network of People Living With HIV Fighting Stigma in Plateau State

Dorcas Daniel Tyena (Lead writer) Read more »

Nigeria: The UHC Gap - Where Are Older Citizens in Health Sector Reforms?

In July 2025, Nigeria mourned the passing of several distinguished figures. Among them were former President Muhammadu Buhari, 82; the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru… Read more »

Nigeria: When Lifelines Are Taxed - Remittance Clampdowns Could Threaten Health Access in Nigeria

Asari Ndem (Lead writer) Read more »