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Njide Ndili (Guest writer) Nigeria’s health indices remain an issue of concern. The life expectancy rate is one of the lowest in…
The Nigerian health sector is severely underfunded. Each budget year, the majority of health advocates lament the federal government’s inability to meet…
Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead Writer) Since Ike Anya’s book, “Small by Small” called “a small miracle of a book” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,…
On December 12th, 2023, key health sector stakeholders gathered at the presidential villa to commemorate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. This culminated…
Family planning remains an integral component of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In Nigeria, challenges with Family Planning (FP) and Maternal, Newborn,…
National Public Health Institutes: Route to accelerating Health Security in the ECOWAS Region
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If there were any doubts of what may happen when countries don’t take prioritise epidemic preparedness, the covid-19 pandemic is still a…
Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) “Our Climate is Changing…. Why Aren’t We?” — Vanini Aggarwal, a 15-year-old telling climate stories by young people in…
Data and technology play a crucial role in the healthcare sector. The advent of technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and mobile…
Navigating Nigeria’s Healthcare Landscape: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Partnerships
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Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead writer) Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 200 million people — a number that is projected to…
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 private sector plays a major role in reducing inequities in access to health, with over 54% of the private sector outlets…
Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney…
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children missing…
By Sani Aliyu and Chikwe Ihekweazu As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly…
Medical oxygen is an essential lifesaving medicine used in a wide range of situations in health facilities, including surgery, trauma, internal medicine,…
Alexander Chiejina and Emeka Oguanuo (Lead writers) Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system to…
By Safiya Shuaibu Isa According to the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN 2016), effective institutional coordination is required to ensure…
The health sector has made significant progress as a result of digital innovations. How can such innovations be used to improve maternal…
Integrating Traditional Birth Attendants for Improved Maternal Healthcare in Sierra Leone
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Sabrina Charles and Billy Mawindo (Guest writers) Editor’s note: For long, Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) have played and continue to play a…
By Onyedikachi Ewe The private sector has played a significant role in delivering maternal and newborn health services, particularly in low and…
Alexander Chiejina (Lead writer) Poverty is among the primary drivers of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 100…