Transforming Rural Healthcare through GEANCO’s Modular Clinics
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) One day at a time, one community at a time, GEANCO Foundation is driving down maternal and child…
An Art-Based Menstrual Health Education Empowers Adolescent Girls in Kano
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In Wudil and Dala local government areas (LGAs) of Kano state, Five Cowries’ Hubs launched an initiative that empowers young adolescent girls…
Ensuring Nigeria’s FP2030 Pledge Lives Up to Its Promise: Making the Case for Sustained Funding
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Family Planning (FP) has long been recognised as one of the cornerstones of public health, offering benefits for maternal health, gender equality,…
2024 World Food Day: Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future
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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Food insecurity is a persistent global crisis that has only deepened over time. Since 1979, when the United…
NutriVision 2024: Advancing Nutrition for Nigeria’s Economic Development
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Dr. Adachi Ekeh and Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writers) A nation’s greatest asset is its people. For Nigeria to realise the full potential…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host 10th Anniversary Future of Health Conference on Climate Change and Health
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Nigeria Health Watch announces its 10th Future of Health Conference, “From Evidence to Action: Building Resilience at the Climate-Health Nexus.” The conference,…
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…