Thought Leadership

As the US Withdraws Funding, Professor Pate Steps In – What’s Next?

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Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead Writer) “Africa, we really need to change our mindset. Access to aid, we can begin to think of is…
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A Medical Programme is Helping Women Rise from the Shadows of Fistula in Bauchi State

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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Maimuna Hassan, a 37 year old resident of Dass Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi had prolonged labour…
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Renewing Commitments: Charting a Course for Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead Writer) Nigeria’s healthcare sector has long struggled with underfunding, weak regulation, and public distrust, driving a $1 billion annual…
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The Tragic Loss of Kemi: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Motherhood in Nigeria

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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) A tragic video showing a pregnant woman named Kemi, who lost her life in Lagos on her way…
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Unlocking the Value Chain in Motion: Testing Nigeria’s Bold Bet on Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Mahdi Garba (Lead Writer)In August 2023, Nigeria’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced its exit from the country, ending its 51-year presence….
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Two Men’s Mission to Restoring Eye Sights amid Searing Temperatures in Kwara State

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Abdullahi Muritala (Lead Writer) On a sunny day in April 2022, Memunat Aransiola, a petty trader, stepped out from her weary-roofed bungalow…
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The Overlooked Importance of WASH in Addressing Nigeria’s Hunger and Malnutrition

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Chioma Nnamani (Lead Writer) On a bus ride from Enugu to Abuja three weeks ago, I found myself in conversation with a…
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Kenya and Nigeria’s Journey in Healthcare Financing and Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa

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This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and…
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From Nigeria to Kenya: Primary Health Systems Fail to Serve People with Disabilities

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Elijah Olusegun and Kevin Mwanza (Lead Writers) Seidu Olumide’s experience at the Igando-Egan Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Lagos was hindered by…
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Why Increased Funding Is Not Enough to Reduce Nigeria’s Malnutrition Rates

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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions…
Torchlight Africa

A Youth Friendly Drop-In Centre is Staying Committed to HIV Prevention Amidst USAID Funding Cuts in Kenya

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Sharon Atieno (Lead Writer) Nzioka Samuel, 23, wandered around the corridors of Makueni’s public hospital, searching for the HIV Testing Services (HTS)…
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Healing Hidden Wounds: The Case for More Free Fistula Treatment Centres in Borno

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Zainab Yetunde Adam (Lead Writer) I was greeted by the hum of sewing machines in the livelihood training hall at the Centre…
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The Three-Pronged Approach That Cut Ekiti’s Maternal and Child Mortality in Half

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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) In the dead of night in 2014, panic spread through Irono, a small community in Ekiti State, reliant…
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Nigeria’s Health System Must Eliminate Obstacles to Maternal Care for Women with Disabilities

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Prudence Enema (Lead Writer) When Amaka, a woman with a locomotor disability, went in search of prenatal care for the first time,…
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Rethinking Sustainable Health Financing in Africa: From Dependence to Partnership

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Oluoma Omeje and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) Even though Africa’s Health Agenda is closely aligned with the global health agenda, it faces…
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From Empty Plates to Empty Futures: The Economic Toll of Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis

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Olaoluwa Olatunde (Lead Writer) Malnutrition remains a public health emergency in Nigeria, with devastating consequences for both individuals and the nation’s economy….
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One Scar and A Lifetime of Suffering: The Link Between FGM and Obstetric Fistula

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Dr Adachi Ekeh (Lead Writer) It begins with a cut. A seemingly small incision; often celebrated as a rite of passage and…
Torchlight Africa

Cyclone Freddy’s Devastating Impact on Maternal Healthcare in Southern Africa

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Charles Pensulo and Jubiel Zulu (Lead Writers) Christina Mthiya, 30, was eight months pregnant when Cyclone Freddy struck Malawi in February 2023….
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#IWD2025: Accelerating Women’s Access to Quality Care for Improved Maternal Outcomes

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Asari Ndem (Lead Writer) Access to quality maternal healthcare is influenced by how a society values women’s health and rights, impacting the…
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Expanding Access to Diagnostics is the Cornerstone for Extending Universal Health Coverage in Africa

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This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and…
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Floods, Drought, and Hunger: Unpacking the Dire Effects of Climate Change on Nutrition and Food Security

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Anwuli Nwankwo (Lead Writer) The world is grappling with interconnected challenges, including climate change, which is being seen through extreme weather events…