The Joys of Motherhood: Young midwives enabling safe deliveries in Northern Nigeria
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‘Delivering a baby is what gives me joy the most’, explains 26-year-old midwife Aliya Lawal Adam as she takes time out to…
2018 International Universal Health Coverage Day in Abuja
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We welcome you to this historic press conference organized by a Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) and other professional associations in…
Healthy Pikin, Smart Adult: Breastfeeding as an investment in Nigeria’s future
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In Nigeria, exclusive breastfeeding is still not widely adopted. According to the 2016-2017 National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) Report, only 23.7%…
A “best buy” for child health in Nigeria: The Case for Immunisation
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“I know that immunisation is important and obviously I want the best for my child, but the schedules are quite confusing, especially…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th November 2018
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Nigerian govt to launch HIV Trust Fund. FG constitutes 2 committees on drug abuse. Court reinstates 894 redeployed health workers, orders refund…
Let’s chat about sex: Tech platforms target FCT youth with sexual health info
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Goodness** (name changed to maintain anonymity) is a young woman in south-eastern Nigeria living with a hearing disability. Unlike most of her…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd November 2018
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Nigeria to vaccinate 26 million people in 2nd phase of biggest-ever yellow fever vaccination campaign. Malnutrition: FG Distributes 12,000 Cartons Of RUTF, Targets…
“We are not the Future, We are the Present”: Key takeaways from #ICFP2018
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The International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) that took place in Kigali between the 12th – 15th November, 2018 in Rwanda brought…
State-led medical outreach programme boosts healthcare delivery in Kebbi State
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Nigeria’s healthcare investment is grossly inadequate, and resources are overstretched. A little over N356 billion is allocated for healthcare in the 2018…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 16th November 2018
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Buhari signs bill establishing Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. Lassa fever kills two, infects five in Edo, Ebonyi, Ondo. WHO cautions against…
Time to think differently about healthcare financing: The #BrainGain4Naija Workshop
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How do you raise the funds you need to scale up a healthcare venture in Nigeria? How do health sector entrepreneurs attract…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 09 November 2018
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Immunisation remains safe, free in Nigeria — NPHCDA. Buhari declares state of emergency on water, sanitation. HIV/AIDS: NAIIS completes survey in 16…
The Joy Of Child Spacing While Giving Birth: One PHC’s Story
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Rijiyar Lemu Model Primary Health Center (PHC) along Kano – Katsina road on the outskirts of Kano city centre is unlike many…
Accountability and Inclusiveness in the health sector: dRPC organizes retreats for Kano OGP
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As part of efforts to hold government accountable to its promises through enhanced inclusiveness, transparency and accountability in governance, the development Research…