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…
Creating Better PHCs to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Kano Municipal Council
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Primary healthcare (PHC) is the foundation of a cost-effective approach to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Recognising this need, Nigeria Health Watch,…
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,…
City Cancer Challenge to Launch Leadership Programme for Women in Oncology in Abuja
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Abuja, Nigeria – January 22, 2025 – City Cancer Challenge (C/Can), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, ASCO and Roche,…
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…
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…
How the Five Cowries Art Base Education Initiative is Transforming Health Awareness in Ghari LGA
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In Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano, adolescent girls are embracing health awareness through the Five Cowries’ Furanni programme, a local…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Taka Lafiya Community Calls for Emergency Intervention for its PHC Centre
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Taka Lafiya Primary Healthcare (PHC) in Lapai, Niger state, offers a range of services, including immunisation, antenatal care (ANC), labour support and…