Mobilising Young Changemakers for a Climate-Ready Future in Africa.
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) The Climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a present reality that is disrupting ecosystems, economies,…
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024: Nigeria’s Fight Against the “Superbugs”
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Sonia Biose (Lead writer) “In the century since Alexander Fleming stumbled across penicillin in a laboratory in London, antibiotics have become a…
Charting the Course: Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality by 50% in Ekiti State
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In this week’s feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming…
Harnessing Digital Technology for Universal Health Coverage In Nigeria
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Yasir Jamal Bakare (Lead Writer)Since its inception in December 2023, the New Strategic Health Vision has advanced steadily. This transformative plan is…
Preparedness is Key: Strengthening the Research Ecosystem in West Africa
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Oluomachukwu Omeje and Kemisola Agbaoye (Lead Writers) Infectious disease outbreaks remain a challenge in the West African region, driven in part by…
Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa: Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate
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Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity’s most significant health threat, with…
New Executive Order: Hope for Nigeria’s Health Sector Amid the Economic Challenges
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Emeka Oguanuo and Alexander Chiejina (Lead Writers) In the midst of an economic crisis that undermines Nigerians’ access to quality healthcare, President…
Strengthening Primary Health Care Service Delivery for Better Maternal and Child Health in Kano State
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Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) Maternal mortality continues to critically impact women of reproductive age across Africa. In Nigeria, research shows that maternal…
Strengthening Maternal Death Reviews for Quality Maternity Care in Nigeria
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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) Every day, women in Nigeria, embark on a journey from pregnancy and childbirth, with the expectation of a…
Africa’s Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare
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Oladimeji Solomon Yemi (Lead Writer) Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient…
The Final Push: Overcoming the Last Barriers to Global Polio Eradication
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By Dr Anirejuoritse Chima-Oduko & and Yusuf YusufariAs World Polio Day is being celebrated, the reemergence of polio in Gaza serves as…
World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day: Translating Evidence to Action for Climate-Health Resilience
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Sunday Oko and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) As the world grapples with escalating social, economic, and ecological challenges, the World Evidence-Based Healthcare…
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…