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…
Private Sector Integration in Maternal Health Care Delivery- Moving from Talk to Action
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By Onyedikachi Ewe The private sector has played a significant role in delivering maternal and newborn health services, particularly in low and…
Act Together: Tackling Inequalities to Eliminate NTDs
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Alexander Chiejina (Lead writer) Poverty is among the primary drivers of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, 100…
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for Family Planning Financing
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Family planning (FP) is a highly cost-effective investment that boosts global health and empowers women. By meeting the unmet needs for FP…
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: A Community’s Struggle to Access Clean Water
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By Ohanu Dabri Olohije (Lead Writer) In ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for ALL, we cannot overlook the needs…
Applying Behavioural Science in Nigeria's HPV Vaccination Campaign
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Dr Ifeanyi M. Nsofor and Drew Bernard (Guest Writers) On October 24, 2023, Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu accompanied by the coordinating…
The Power of Media Advocacy in Epidemic Preparedness and Response
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Ibukun Oguntola and Sonia Biose (Lead Writers) One of the many lessons the world learnt from the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Vaccinating Africa: Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security
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It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres highlighted vaccine equity…
"Health is Back on the Front Burner " in 2024
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The year 2023 began with much hope and anticipation for the country. It was a year of transition, and every transition brings…
Navigating Challenges and Embracing Hope in the Nigerian Healthcare in 2023
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As the year 2023 comes to a conclusion, it is a good time to look at the current state of Nigeria’s health…
Breaking Barriers: Advancing UHC in Africa To Enable Equitable Healthcare Access
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has it foundation in the 1948 World Health Organisation (WHO) Constitution, which declares health as a fundamental human right and commits to ensuring the highest…
A Ray of Hope: The Launch of the Noma Centre in Abuja
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The launch of the Noma Centre Abuja is set to transform medical care for those affected by the devastating noma disease. The…
Destination, Universal Health Coverage for all Nigerians: Can a Sector-Wide Approach Get Us There?
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Chibuike Alagboso and Safiya Shuaibu Isa (Lead Writers) The repositioning of Nigeria’s health sector is benefiting from the highest levels of political…