Fighting Water Scarcity and Disease: Kenya’s Sand Dam Revolution
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Jackson Okata (Lead Writer)In Kenya’s Kajiado West, Thomas Sankale, 60, endures the relentless heat while walking over three kilometres to water his…
Bridging the Gap: Community Action Drives Healthcare Improvements at Tanawa PHC
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Usman Abdulmumin Abubakar, the Matawalle of Kura and Assistant Secretary of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Community Committee, reminisces about the humble…
Using Mathematical Modeling for Effective Infectious Disease Control in Nigeria
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Infectious diseases can spread rapidly and unpredictably, catching communities off guard. However, mathematical modelling can be a powerful tool to anticipate and prepare for…
Improving Nutrition Outcomes in Nigeria through Strengthened Multisectoral Coordination
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Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Malnutrition remains a pressing public health concern in Nigeria, with alarming statistics highlighting the severity of the problem….
Kofar Kura Community Calls for Government Support at Sarkin Kura Health Post
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Sarkin Kura Health Post has been a lifeline for Kofar Kudu residents, however, its reduced hours and scope of services hinder access…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host Policy Dialogue on Strengthening Primary Healthcare Accountability for Maternal and Child Health
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Kano State, Nigeria — October 3, 2024 — In an effort to address the significant gaps in maternal and child health services in Kano State, Nigeria…
AfriVacx: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) When Okorie Nneoma, a mother of three, first heard about a vaccination outreach near her community in Nsukka,…
Largest-ever Lassa fever study launches in-depth look at disease symptom
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Scientists in Nigeria are expanding their research into the deadly Lassa fever with the launch of a pioneering study designed to get…
From Joy to Despair: Numba-Koro's PHC Struggles with Dilapidation and Inadequate Care
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In January 2013, the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) Health Centre in Numba-Koro community of Suleja, Niger State, was officially commissioned,…
Nigeria’s New Policies for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases: Time for Multisectoral Action
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads poised to become a double-burden country where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten to…
In Nigeria’s Off-Grid Communities, Solar-Powered Electricity is Improving Primary Healthcare Delivery
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Arinze Chijioke (Lead Writer) Augustine Joseph was fully aware of the dire power supply situation in Fish Town when he arrived to…
Gambia’s Anti-FGM Success: A Model for Nigeria’s VAPP Act Enforcement
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Yero S Bah and Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writers) A historic victory was achieved in The Gambia in July 2024 as members…