No Beds, No Care, Until Communities Demanded Better in Kano Municipal Council
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Imagine arriving at a health centre in labour, only to hear the words: “No beds available.” For many women in Kano Municipal…
A Shop Turned Clinic as Badari Fights for Healthcare Access
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Childbirth is a gamble in Badari, Kano State, with no health centre in sight. Resident’s survival depends on luck and local goodwill….
Lemo Ward Residents Struggle to Access Medical Care
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Residents of Lemo Ward face immense challenges in accessing basic healthcare services in Tsamiya Babba community of Gezawa Local Government Area (LGA)….
#Health4AllRivers: A State-Based Health Insurance Scheme Ensures Affordable Care for Residents
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Beti Baiye (Guest Writer) The first thing that catches the attention of first-time visitors entering the spacious, airy reception and waiting area…
Community Efforts Not Enough to Salvage Kodo PHC
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Community members have taken it upon themselves to repair their dilapidated Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) facility in Kodo, Wushishi Local Government Area…
World UHC Day 2024: Nigeria’s Government Must Ensure Equitable Healthcare Access For Its Rural Dwellers
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Damian Duruiheoma (Guest Writer) One of the key issues of national concern — which any government would be concerned about, is the alarming number…
Boosting Maternal Care: Jan Gefe PHC’s Need for Mosquito Nets and FP Resources
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In Jan Gefe, a rural community in Kano State’s Ghari Local Government Area, health workers and residents are raising concerns about the…
Wushishi PHC Becomes Overwhelmed With Patients Amid Need For More Equipment
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Wushishi Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Niger State is facing a growing number of patients due to its convenient location, however, it…
Gwada PHC: Recent Renovations Boost Quality of Healthcare, But Further Improvements Needed
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The Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Gwada, Niger State, has received a long-overdue renovation, thanks to the State Government’s intervention, restoring the…
An Initiative’s Quest to Ensure Access to Health Insurance For People Living With Sickle Cell Anaemia
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Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) At just seven months old, Sharon Akilo, now 17, was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA), a genetic…
Transforming Healthcare Access in Kano State: BHCPF’s Sustained Funding and Accountability
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Historically, access to healthcare in Nigeria has been a significant challenge, with out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure accounting for approximately 70% of healthcare financing — among…
Deliberations from Budget Office Health Stakeholder Workshop on Enhancing Health Sector Budgeting
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Nigeria’s federal budget cycle is a carefully planned process that follows a general structured sequence of — preparation, approval, implementation and evaluation. The budgeting…
Tayi Village PHC: BHCPF is Making a Difference, Improving Service Delivery
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Tayi Village Primary Health Care Center (PHC) is situated in Nasarawa C Ward in the Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger…
Improved Service Delivery at Autan Barde PHC: The Impact of Access to BHCPF
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In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) built the Autan Barden Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) in Abayi, Nasarawa “B” Ward. It was…