Catching Up on Zero-Dose and Under-Vaccinated Children in Africa: Insights From UNICEF
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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim [Lead Writer] Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, immunisation efforts in Africa have experienced a significant…
Economic Strains and Contraceptive Barriers are Putting Reproductive Rights at Risk in Nigeria
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Almost everyone of reproductive age (about 4.3 billion people) will not have access to at least one essential reproductive health intervention over…
Why it is Essential to Support Nigerian Researchers and Journalists in Science Communication
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By Abdullahi Tsanni, Emma Weitkamp, and Mahmoud Maina (Guest Writers) In October 2019, the African Science Literacy Network (ASLN) conducted a survey…
Building Evidence to Combat Sexual Violence and Unsafe Abortions in Nigeria
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At this very moment, somewhere around the world, a woman or girl is experiencing some form of sexual violence. This devastating infringement…
Cholera and Climate Change in Nigeria: An Old Enemy in a Modern World
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Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This…
Vaccines are a Modern Day Miracle: Gavi's Role in Sustaining Life-Saving Access
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Vivianne Ihekweazu and Alexander Chiejina (Lead Writers) “Thanks to the power of immunisation, the number of childhood deaths from vaccine preventable diseases…
Tackling Nutrition Challenges Through Collaborative Initiatives
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Samuel Gada and Safiya Shuaib Isa [Lead Writers] Despite its position as one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria continues to…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Celebrating Voluntary Blood Donors for Blood Donor Day 2024
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Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Every pint of blood donated comes with a story of kindness from family, friends and in some cases…
Advancing Gender Equality in the Health Workforce: Insights from the Gulf of Guinea
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] Following the devastating Ebola outbreak in 2014, it became clear that the health systems in countries in West…
World Environment Day 2024: What do Tree Planting, Farmer-herder Conflict and Malnutrition have in Common?
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“We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that…
The Legislature’s Power in Boosting Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria
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Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writer] In May 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security organised a retreat with relevant…
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Reducing Menstruation Stigma in Nigeria
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Precious Ajayi and Tzar Oluigbo [Lead Writers] This year’s 10th Menstrual Hygiene Day, with the theme #PeriodFriendlyWorld, calls on everyone to reflect…
State of the World Population Report 2024: Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusive Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
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Safiya Shuaibu Isa [Lead Writer] The 1994 International Conference of Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt prioritised Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights…
Mental Health Concerns for Orphaned Girls in Niger State: Who Protects their Welfare and Rights?
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Many Nigerians were surprised by Barrister Abdulmalik Sarkindaji’s controversial attempt to marry off 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, all of whom…