Akarima k’igikoni: Addressing Malnutrition in Rural Rwanda
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By Aimable Twahirwa (Lead Writer) As Rwanda continues its efforts to address malnutrition, the family of Fiacre Ibambe, residing in the Rutsiro…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 28th April 2023
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FG gives “No vaccination policy” nod to bird flu. WHO calls for increased investment to eradicate malaria. World Immunisation Week 2023: Firm…
Under-equipped and Under-staffed: The Struggle for Quality Healthcare in Gbangba Tsofogi
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Gbangba Tsofogi, a community primarily made up of farmers and petty traders in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, has…
Empowering Women and Girls Through Improved Access to Family Planning
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Access to family planning (FP) services empowers women and girls by enabling them to have agency over their bodies. They can better…
Village Health Teams: Ensuring Access to Life-Saving Vaccines in Uganda's Kyegegwa District
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By Namuli Hasifah (Lead Writer) Every day is immunisation day at the Bujubuli Health Centre III in Uganda’s Kyegegwa district’s Bujubuli sub-county….
Yar Gaya PHC: Residents Express Satisfaction with the BHCPF Intervention
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The Yar Gaya Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Kano State has finally undergone much-needed renovations, several months after a Nigeria Health Watch…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 21st April 2023
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WAHO, Federal govt Hold ECOWAS nutrition Forum. Hope for millions as Nigeria approves malaria vaccine. 2.2 Million Nigerian children unvaccinated yearly —…
Nigeria's Public Health Emergency Bill: Strengthening the Legal Framework for Responding to Public Health Emergencies
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The Quarantine Act of 1926 is an important piece of legislation that establishes a legal framework for preventing and controlling infectious diseases…
Celebrating Womanhood: The Art of Elevating Women's Voices for Quality Healthcare
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By Dabri Olohije Ohanu and Oluoma Omeje (Lead Writers) Listening to women’s voices, needs and unique perspectives is paramount to improving access…
Ganawa PHC: Abandoned for Four Years
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Ganawa, a community with an estimated 2000 to 3000 people, in Tungan Wawa ward of Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State,…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 14th April 2023
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Expert urges incoming administration to prioritise PHCs. Ehanire inaugurates policy documents to enhance national healthcare delivery. Kaduna records steady decline in malnutrition-induced…