Sparking Change: Youth Voices can Revolutionise Climate-Health Policy Advocacy
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Anwuli Nwankwo and Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) One hot night in March, I woke up drenched in sweat, my bed soaked, the…
Not Just a Woman’s Job: Why Men Matter in Nigeria’s Fight to Reduce Zero-Dose Children
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Abara Erim (Lead Writer) When Chinedu (not his real name) walked into the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Afikpo, a community in…
As the US Withdraws Funding, Professor Pate Steps In – What’s Next?
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Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead Writer) “Africa, we really need to change our mindset. Access to aid, we can begin to think of is…
Renewing Commitments: Charting a Course for Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Healthcare System
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Chukwuemeka Oguanuo (Lead Writer) Nigeria’s healthcare sector has long struggled with underfunding, weak regulation, and public distrust, driving a $1 billion annual…
The Tragic Loss of Kemi: A Wake-Up Call for Safer Motherhood in Nigeria
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Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) A tragic video showing a pregnant woman named Kemi, who lost her life in Lagos on her way…
Unlocking the Value Chain in Motion: Testing Nigeria’s Bold Bet on Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Mahdi Garba (Lead Writer)In August 2023, Nigeria’s second-largest pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), announced its exit from the country, ending its 51-year presence….
The Overlooked Importance of WASH in Addressing Nigeria’s Hunger and Malnutrition
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Chioma Nnamani (Lead Writer) On a bus ride from Enugu to Abuja three weeks ago, I found myself in conversation with a…
Kenya and Nigeria’s Journey in Healthcare Financing and Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa
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This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and…
Why Increased Funding Is Not Enough to Reduce Nigeria’s Malnutrition Rates
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Zubaida Baba Ibrahim and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) The Nigerian government has followed through on its promise and increased its budgetary provisions…
Healing Hidden Wounds: The Case for More Free Fistula Treatment Centres in Borno
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Zainab Yetunde Adam (Lead Writer) I was greeted by the hum of sewing machines in the livelihood training hall at the Centre…
Nigeria’s Health System Must Eliminate Obstacles to Maternal Care for Women with Disabilities
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Prudence Enema (Lead Writer) When Amaka, a woman with a locomotor disability, went in search of prenatal care for the first time,…
Rethinking Sustainable Health Financing in Africa: From Dependence to Partnership
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Oluoma Omeje and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) Even though Africa’s Health Agenda is closely aligned with the global health agenda, it faces…
From Empty Plates to Empty Futures: The Economic Toll of Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis
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Olaoluwa Olatunde (Lead Writer) Malnutrition remains a public health emergency in Nigeria, with devastating consequences for both individuals and the nation’s economy….
One Scar and A Lifetime of Suffering: The Link Between FGM and Obstetric Fistula
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Dr Adachi Ekeh (Lead Writer) It begins with a cut. A seemingly small incision; often celebrated as a rite of passage and…