Lessons Learned: Strategic Purchasing for Family Planning in Nigeria
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Family planning remains an integral component of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In Nigeria, challenges with Family Planning (FP) and Maternal, Newborn,…
National Public Health Institutes: Route to accelerating Health Security in the ECOWAS Region
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If there were any doubts of what may happen when countries don’t take prioritise epidemic preparedness, the covid-19 pandemic is still a…
Children and the Future of Health in a Changing Climate
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Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) “Our Climate is Changing…. Why Aren’t We?” — Vanini Aggarwal, a 15-year-old telling climate stories by young people in…
Data is life: Achieving Nigeria's Digital-in-Health Approach
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Data and technology play a crucial role in the healthcare sector. The advent of technological innovations, including artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and mobile…
Navigating Nigeria’s Healthcare Landscape: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Partnerships
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Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead writer) Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 200 million people — a number that is projected to…
Developing a Climate Resilient WASH Policy in Nigeria Come Rain or Drought
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In 2018, the Federal Government of Nigeria developed a 13-year strategy to address the WASH crisis in the country. Five years post-implementation,…
Promoting Accreditation for Community Health Service in Nigeria
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The private sector plays a major role in reducing inequities in access to health, with over 54% of the private sector outlets…
Overcoming Barriers to Kidney Health in Nigeria — World Kidney Day 2024
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Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney…
Nigerian Women’s Empowerment, Key to Immunization Success
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children missing…
Herbert Wigwe: A Tribute
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By Sani Aliyu and Chikwe Ihekweazu As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly…
Securing the Lifeline: Strengthening Nigeria Medical Oxygen Security
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Medical oxygen is an essential lifesaving medicine used in a wide range of situations in health facilities, including surgery, trauma, internal medicine,…
Public-Private Integration - A Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria's Health Sector
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Alexander Chiejina and Emeka Oguanuo (Lead writers) Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system to…
Uniting for Improved Nutrition Outcomes: A Call for Enhanced Collaboration
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By Safiya Shuaibu Isa According to the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN 2016), effective institutional coordination is required to ensure…
Leveraging Digital Health for Better Maternal Health in Nigeria
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The health sector has made significant progress as a result of digital innovations. How can such innovations be used to improve maternal…