Elizabeth Shaba Clinic: Lacking a Critical Amenity
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Elizabeth Shaba Maternal and Child Health Clinic is in Nykangbe community, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA), of Niger State. The clinic is…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 21st July 2022
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RMNCAEH+N Strategy Review Consultant, Jhpiego – John Hopkins University, Abuja. Apply Nutrition Officer, Save The Children, Oyo, deadline 3rd August 2022. Apply…
Health Report: 18 Nigerian States Rank Poorly on Health Systems Indicators, Unable to Provide Adequate Primary Healthcare Services
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A new report released today by The ONE Campaign, in partnership with National Advocates for Health, Nigeria Health Watch, Public & Private…
Decentralising Health Security: Lessons From COVID-19
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By Chibuike Alagboso and Beti Baiye (Lead Writers) On Monday, 18 July 2022, Ghana declared the first-ever outbreak of the highly infectious…
Winning the Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation in Cross River State
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By Violet Ikong (Lead Writer) Female Genital Mutilation is a harmful cultural practice that violates the rights of girls and women. Although…
Strengthening Health Security Cannot Be Achieved Without Universal Health Coverage and Effective Primary Health Care – Medical Experts Advocates
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…Multiple Stakeholders gathered to discuss Nigeria’s health security To strengthen health security and a decentralized health system in Nigeria with regards to…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th July 2022
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Post COVID-19 Assessment: Stakeholders brainstorm on ways to decentralise health security in Nigeria. Nigeria loses over $2bn annually to medical tourism —Association….
Nigeria must improve health services for mothers and babies: here’s what can change
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By Jamilu Tukur, Bayero University, Kano Nigeria is one of the largest contributors to maternal and newborn (neonatal) deaths in the world….
Kawo Clinic: A Ward is Not a Labour Room
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If Primary Health Centres (PHC) operate at optimal capacity, they can cater to more than 80% of an individual’s healthcare needs. Sadly,…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 8th July 2022
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Nigeria’s health sector loses steam in first half. COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Amidst Increasing Case Numbers. Preparing for next pandemic. ‘Open drug…
COVID-19 Public Health Advisory Amidst Increasing Case Numbers
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) issues this public health advisory given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 7th July 2022
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Nutrition and Health Programme Manager, Action Against Hunger | ACF-International, Borno, deadline 8th July 2022. Apply Health Specialist (Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery), UNICEF,…
Institute of Lassa Fever Research and Control: Strengthening Nigeria’s Local Capacity to Lead the Lassa Fever Response
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By Beti Baiye and Ibukun Oguntola The driveway in the grounds of the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) is large and welcoming…
Transitioning Nigeria's National Population Policy: From Policy to Implementation
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By Folakemi Ajala (Lead Writer) The National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) is the top think tank in the federation,…