Lost Before Their First Breath: The Reality of Stillbirths in Nigeria
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) The hospital room smelled of antiseptic, but for Aisha [not real name], it might as well have been…
MAMII: A Promising Initiative to Crash Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) “Health is on the front burner”, and the current administration has set the goal “to crash maternal mortality”. This…
Nigeria Must Embrace Climate-Resilient Healthcare to Protect Mothers
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Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Climate change has been identified as one of the most significant global health threats, disproportionately affecting low- and…
Kano's Family Planning Strategy Sets a National Example
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Kano State has taken a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of its residents with the launch of a new…
Why Male Involvement in Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters
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Aisha Yarima Abdullahi (Guest Writer) Discussions on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) often prioritise women’s issues, such as access to…
Zero Tolerance: Stopping FGM in Nigeria and Empowering Survivors
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Kingsley Onwuka and Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writers) Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to cast a dark shadow over communities in Nigeria,…
Reimagining Health Financing in Africa: Navigating the Aftermath of the U.S. WHO Withdrawal
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Emeka Oguanuo and Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writers) The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and 90-day pause in foreign…
Addressing Lassa Fever in Nigeria: The Case for Vaccines and Civil Society Engagement
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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) “When a pandemic strikes, saving lives hinges on rapid vaccine development and equitable access” — David…
Assessing the Impact of the USAID Funding Freeze on Nigeria’s Health Sector
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Safiya Shuaibu Isa (Lead writer) Since the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, the news waves have been dominated by coverage…
Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis Remains a Threat for the Country’s Future
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Dayo Ojerinde (Guest Writer) Nigeria is confronted with a paradox of food insecurity and widespread malnutrition. Despite Nigeria’s abundance of natural resources…
Kano's Public Health Security Bill Sets a Model for Nigeria's Other States
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Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writer) In a landmark step reported on January 19, 2025, the Public Health Security Bill was signed into law…
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,…
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…
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…