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…
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…
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…
Through Melodies and Narratives: A Children’s Book is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria
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David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist…
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…
Two Years After: Opportunities for Improving the Implementation of the NHIA Act
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Toluwani Oluwatola (Guest Writer) Nigeria’s quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a significant step forward on the 19th May, 2022, when…
A Silent Threat: Impact of Climate Change on Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria
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‘The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions,” Director-General, World Health…
Hand Hygiene Day 2024: Water Shortages in Nigerian Communities Could Undermine WASH Efforts
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Hadiza Mohammed and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) It is generally accepted that water is life, yet basic access to water resources, especially…
Public-Private Integration - A Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria's Health Sector
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Alexander Chiejina and Emeka Oguanuo (Lead writers) Public-private integration holds immense potential to significantly build resilience and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system to…
Breaking Barriers: Advancing UHC in Africa To Enable Equitable Healthcare Access
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has it foundation in the 1948 World Health Organisation (WHO) Constitution, which declares health as a fundamental human right and commits to ensuring the highest…
Health Commissioners’ Induction: Navigating Health Leadership For Improved Performance And Outcomes
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“There is no power or authority without responsibility, and he who accepts the one cannot escape or evade the other.” — Haile Selassie The…
Basic Health Care Provision Fund: Expanding Access to Healthcare for Nigerians
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By Thelma Chioma Abeku and Hadiza Mohammed (Lead Writers) ‘’Of all forms of inequalities, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and…
How Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals Is Putting The Patient At The Heart Of Healthcare Delivery
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Throughout the years, the healthcare industry has undergone profound transformations, evolving from traditional practices to a more patient-centric approach. This allows the…