Women in Dan Jaka Demand Improved Maternal Healthcare Services
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Laditu Muhammad, a pregnant woman from Unguwar Gatsaitsai district, expresses her frustration for the lack of comprehensive maternal health care in Dan…
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…
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….
Community Efforts Not Enough to Salvage Kodo PHC
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Community members have taken it upon themselves to repair their dilapidated Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) facility in Kodo, Wushishi Local Government Area…
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…
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…
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…
Strengthening and Addressing Healthcare Inequities in Gwarzo
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“Despite visiting hospitals, we often find no doctors available. During labour, when medical attention is crucial, we cry for help only to…
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…
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…
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…