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

Hadiza Mohammed and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Kicking Down Barriers and Empowering Girls in Kaduna State

Football is more than just a game; it has the power to unite people across cultures, languages, and borders. But beyond that, it also has the power to bridge the gender equality… Read more »

Nigeria: HSCL Unveils Achievements in Family Planning, Maternal Health Project

Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL), a leading health and development consulting firm, committed to improving health systems in Nigeria, is set to disseminate end of project… Read more »

Nigeria: Strategic Partnership Between Nigeria's NBSC and Hemoclear B.V. Aims to Tackle Global Blood Transfusion Shortages

In a significant move towards improving global healthcare, the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) of Nigeria and Netherlands-based HemoClear B.V. are pleased to announce a… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Health Watch Announces #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards 2023/2024

Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for entries for the fourth edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony. Read more »

Nigeria: Public-Private Integration - a Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria's Health Sector

Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system to improve health outcomes for its citizens. Read more »