Thought LeadershipNigeria still on our minds: even in Iceland By Chikwe Ihekweazu June 10, 2008 4 Mins read I hear you asking “Iceland?…Yes! The same thought crossed my mind when I saw that this year’s International Symposium on Pneumococci and… Read more
Thought LeadershipMasters in Public Health By Chikwe Ihekweazu June 4, 2008 2 Mins read by chikwe ihekweazu Have you noticed how many Nigerians are doing MPHs these days? I teach a specific module at a few… Read more
Thought LeadershipRead the new National Health Bill By Chikwe Ihekweazu June 2, 2008 1 Mins read Quoting Prof Grange, our last Minsiter of Health: “….the absence of a National Health Act to back up the National Health Policy… Read more
Thought LeadershipPls Mr President...Give us the Minister of Health we deserve By Chikwe Ihekweazu May 29, 2008 2 Mins read by chikwe ihekweazuToday is the 29th of May. In Nigeria it is called “Democracy Day” and celebrated by 140 million Nigerians staying… Read more
Thought LeadershipWhy are we not all celebrating? By Nigeria Health Watch May 27, 2008 2 Mins read by ndubuisi edeoga The National Health Bill finally came to life after a very long gestation…good…APGAR (used to assess children’s health imediately… Read more
Thought LeadershipFinally...National Health bill passed By Chikwe Ihekweazu May 18, 2008 1 Mins read The National Health bill seeking to enact a comprehensive health policy for Nigeria was finally passed by the Nigerian Senate yesterday after… Read more
Thought LeadershipLetter to the Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police Force, Sir (Dr.) Mike Mbama Okiro CFR, NPM, mni, following the death of CP Haz Iwendi By Chikwe Ihekweazu May 12, 2008 3 Mins read by chikwe ihekweazuDear IG, It is with a heavy heart, but total submission to the Almighty that we write to express our… Read more
Thought LeadershipSix weeks... By Nigeria Health Watch May 8, 2008 2 Mins read by ndubuisi edeoga That’s how long it has been estimated that it takes to develop a new habit. Some will argue that… Read more
Thought LeadershipRemembering the Children I lost... By Chikwe Ihekweazu May 2, 2008 4 Mins read by chikwe ihekweazu The 25th of April just gone was the World Malaria day. Round the world there was the usual awareness… Read more
Thought LeadershipCan we walk the walk: Yes we can? By Nigeria Health Watch April 29, 2008 2 Mins read Charity they say begins at home, have we covered our bases as we go on in the fight for equitable distribution of… Read more
Thought LeadershipWalking the walk.... By Chikwe Ihekweazu April 25, 2008 3 Mins read Over the years, I have become sceptical about the roles of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOS) in assisting the delivery of health care in… Read more
Thought LeadershipGet well soon Mr President, but don't forget us! By Chikwe Ihekweazu April 21, 2008 2 Mins read Dear Mr President, Its been a week now since you had to leave suddenly for Wiesbaden, Germany for what your able Special… Read more
Thought LeadershipProudly Nigerian at TEDGlobal II By Chikwe Ihekweazu April 17, 2008 1 Mins read Ike and I had the idea to start a blog on matters we felt both passionate about and competent to speak on… Read more
Thought LeadershipProf Grange: Villain or Victim By Chikwe Ihekweazu April 13, 2008 6 Mins read by Chikwe Ihekweazu and Ike Anya. Watching both AIT and the NTA’s national network news (beamed around the world) on Friday the… Read more