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Zero Tolerance: Stopping FGM in Nigeria and Empowering Survivors

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Kingsley Onwuka and Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writers) Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to cast a dark shadow over communities in Nigeria,…
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Reimagining Health Financing in Africa: Navigating the Aftermath of the U.S. WHO Withdrawal

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Emeka Oguanuo and Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writers) The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and 90-day pause in foreign…
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Infectious Diseases Prevention: The Power of a Community-Led Initiative in Lagos State

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Blessing Oladunjoye (Guest Writer) In May 2024, Gbenga Ogundimu (not real name), a resident of Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Lagos State, appeared pale and emaciated….
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Addressing Lassa Fever in Nigeria: The Case for Vaccines and Civil Society Engagement

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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) “When a pandemic strikes, saving lives hinges on rapid vaccine development and equitable access” — David…
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Assessing the Impact of the USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria’s Health Sector

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Safiya Shuaibu Isa (Lead writer) Since the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, the news waves have been dominated by coverage…
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Malaria Prevention Initiative Delivers Positive Results for Infants and Children in Katsina

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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Zulaihatu Musa, a 28-year-old mother of two, noticed that prior to 2021, she had witnessed fewer cases of…
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Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis Remains a Threat for the Country’s Future

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Dayo Ojerinde (Guest Writer) Nigeria is confronted with a paradox of food insecurity and widespread malnutrition. Despite Nigeria’s abundance of natural resources…
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Kano’s Public Health Security Bill Sets a Model for Nigeria’s Other States

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Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writer) In a landmark step reported on January 19, 2025, the Public Health Security Bill was signed into law…
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Rwanda and Nigeria Still Struggle with Abortion Stigma, Despite Laws

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Aimable Twahirwa and Abiodun Jamiu (Lead Writers) When Francine Nyiramahirwe, 22, decided to consult a health professional to terminate her pregnancy at…
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A Closer Look at The Human Cost of Contraceptive Shortages in Edo State

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Usman Aliyu (Guest Writer) Access to family planning services has become a struggle for many couples in Edo State. For the Isibors,…
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Breaking Down Myths and Harmful C-Section Stigma To Save Mothers Lives

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Victor Eyike (Guest Writer) When Sandra Madu returned to her father-in-law’s home a week after giving birth, she felt a swirl of…
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A Digital Data System is Making Vaccines Accessible to Children Across Kwara’s Communities

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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) A typical day in Babatunde Grace’s life begins with checking her smart tablet to see how many caregivers…
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Harnessing The Private Sector’s Power to Revitalise Primary Healthcare in Nigeria

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Ibironke Dada, Uzodinma Osisiogu, and Njide Ndili (Guest Writers) Nigeria’s private healthcare sector can help rehabilitate the country’s dysfunctional primary healthcare centres…
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Planting the Future: How a Nigerian University is Tackling Food Insecurity with Agricultural Innovation

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Mohammed Dahiru Lawal (Guest Writer) Musa Gambo stood at the edge of his once-barren millet farm, watching rows of green crops sway…
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Shaping a Healthier Future for Nigeria in 2025

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Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writer) 2025 makes it 17 years since we published our first editorial reflecting on issues relating to health and…
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Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2024: Policies, Investments, Partnerships, and Milestones

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Alexander Chiejina and Emeka Oguanuo (Lead Writers) Nigeria’s health sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with the year 2024 marking bold policy…
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Sustaining HIV AIDS intervention in Nigeria towards achieving the 2030 global target

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Alexander Chiejina and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a leading public health and development challenge globally. With…
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The Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge — Where Winning Should Save Lives

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Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writer) “Pregnant women and patients requiring medical care are compelled to embark on a two kilometre journey to access…
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Feeding Hope: An MSF-Backed Nutrition Project is Giving Malnourished Children a Fighting Chance in Katsina

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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Hauwa’u’s gleeful face could be seen by anyone who entered the children’s ward at the Maternal and Child…
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A Ticking Bomb: The Maternal Health Crisis Unfolding In Benue IDP Camps Needs Urgent Attention

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Nurudeen Akewushola (Guest Writer) If life were truly equitable, everyone would have the same opportunities and access to resources, regardless of gender,…
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A Healthcare System Ensures Health Coverage for Nigeria’s Almajiri Children

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Chinonso Kenneth (Lead writer) In 2014, Mohammed Keana accompanied a group of colleagues from the London School of Health & Tropical Medicine…