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…
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….
Nigeria’s New Policies for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases: Time for Multisectoral Action
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads poised to become a double-burden country where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) threaten to…
A Desperate Crisis: The Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding on Healthcare Services
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Bashar Abubakar (Guest Writer) On the 9th of September, Nigerians woke up to the devastating news of catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, the…
Nigeria’s Health Migration Policy to Address Brain Drain Aims to Boost Local Expertise
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Alexander Chiejina and Anwuli Nwankwo (Lead Writers) Human mobility has always been an essential aspect of life. Beyond the essential physiological and…
Ten Years After Ebola: Learnings for Lassa Fever, “Lassa-X” and Pandemic Preparedness
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Oluomachukwu Omeje (Lead Writer) In global health, past epidemics are important learning experiences that shape our responses to future health emergencies. The…
Cholera Prevention and Safety in High-Risk Areas: A Guide From International SOS
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Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Cholera remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria and across many African countries due to inadequate access…
Scaling Innovations in Maternal Health: E-MOTIVE Bundle Offers Lifesaving Solution to Address Postpartum Haemorrhage
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Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) There have been continued efforts to reduce the high levels of maternal mortality in Nigeria , yet progress has…
Nigeria Must Harmonise Water and Sanitation Needs To Achieve SDG6
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Yasir Jamal Bakare (Lead Writer) As Nigeria strives to ensure the availability of water and sanitation for all (SDG 6) in less…
Addressing the Climate Impacts on Poultry Farming: Before the Chickens Come Home to Roost
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Aaron Enogela Bawala (Lead Writer) Across the world, temperatures are rising causing significant changes in weather patterns and increasing the frequency of…
It Is Time to Rein in Antimicrobial Resistance in Nigeria
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Iruka N Okeke (Guest Writer) ‘Tunde [not real name], a small-scale building contractor diagnosed with prostate cancer, recently underwent surgery. He had…
The Future is Now: Youth Climate Action for a Sustainable World
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Ohanu Dabri Olohije and Prudence Enema (Lead Writers) How do you explain to a child that there is no food due to…
Mpox Vaccine: Africa’s Wait Continues Two Years After Global Outbreak
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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead Writer) The African Continent is experiencing a new wave of Mpox (formerly monkeypox virus) cases, driven by a…