Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce: Insights from the Gulf of Guinea
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West…
How Green Republic Farms is Protecting Food Production against Climate Change
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] For dedicated farmers like Baliqees Salaudeen-Ibrahim, the effect of climate change has been disheartening. Her once-dependable weather patterns…
World Environment Day 2024: What do Tree Planting, Farmer-herder Conflict and Malnutrition have in Common?
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“We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 7 June 2024
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IMMUNISATION: Nigeria accounts for 2.2m unvaccinated children in West Africa — PAN. Malnourished children surge in northern Nigeria MSF cries out. Nigerian govt,…
The Legislature’s Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] In May 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security organised a retreat with relevant…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 31 May 2024
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FG Moves to Improve Procurement Practices in Health Sector. NCDC Unveils Genomics Consortium Amidst Discovery Of Heavy Metal Poisoning In Sokoto Deaths….
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Reducing Menstruation Stigma in Nigeria
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Precious Ajayi and Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writers] This year’s 10th Menstrual Hygiene Day, with the theme #PeriodFriendlyWorld, calls on everyone to reflect…
Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award: Online Voting Commences for Nominees of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award 2024
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The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Local Organising Committee is thrilled to announce that online voting has officially commenced for the NHEA…
Africa CDC and CEPI deepen partnership to fortify African preparedness against disease outbreaks
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May 28, 2024; Geneva, Switzerland: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations…
Through Melodies and Narratives: A Children’s Book is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria
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David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist…
State of the World Population Report 2024: Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusive Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
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Safiya Shuaibu Isa [Lead Writer] The 1994 International Conference of Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt prioritised Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights…
Mental Health Concerns for Orphaned Girls in Niger State: Who Protects their Welfare and Rights?
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Many Nigerians were surprised by Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji’s controversial attempt to marry off 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, all of whom…