Thought LeadershipWhat Jonathan said about Health in his speech By Chikwe Ihekweazu September 22, 2010 2 Mins read Picture courtesy of 234Next On Saturday, 11 September, Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GEJ), who came into the office of the presidency… Read more
Thought LeadershipThe kidnapping of doctors and why it matters By Chikwe Ihekweazu September 15, 2010 4 Mins read That kidnapping is said to have become one of the biggest industries in Imo and Abia States is no longer news. An analysis… Read more
Thought LeadershipNigeria at 50 - a cholera outbreak and an unperturbed elite By Chikwe Ihekweazu September 7, 2010 4 Mins read While in medical school in Nigeria, I learnt a bit about cholera …that it is an infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio… Read more
Thought LeadershipNigeria Health Watch on Twitter: aggregating health stories out of Nigeria By Chikwe Ihekweazu September 2, 2010 1 Mins read Those of you that read Nigeria Health Watch regularly, will know that we routinely collect interesting health news stories in the Nigerian press, and… Read more
Thought LeadershipConference announcement - Nigeria: Partnership for Health II By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 30, 2010 2 Mins read Since the very successful first Nigeria: Partnership for Health Conference in 2008, we have received several enquiries about when the next conference… Read more
Thought LeadershipShell, FHI and NACA collaborate on HIV/AIDS in the Niger Delta By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 27, 2010 3 Mins read One great thing about going for conferences is the fascinating people you meet. One such person I met at the last International… Read more
Thought LeadershipPatients suffer as Nigerian healthcare workers continue strikes; who cares? By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 25, 2010 5 Mins read This piece is contributed by Chima Onoka. Chima is a friend and colleague. In this honest piece he contributes his thoughts about… Read more
Thought LeadershipVoter Registration vs Immunization cards: Missed opportunities in Nigeria By Nigeria Health Watch August 22, 2010 2 Mins read by ndubuisi edeogaWe are all still lamenting the use of our money for frivolous independence celebrations. Now we are stuck with the… Read more
Thought LeadershipThe Minister of Health, Resident doctors and strikes By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 18, 2010 4 Mins read Minister and Perm Sec of FMOH Since resumption of office, the Minister of Health has faced challenges of industrial disharmony in the health… Read more
Thought LeadershipRadio, bucket, and a bicycle - improving healthcare provision in Nigeria By Nigeria Health Watch August 12, 2010 3 Mins read by ndubuisi edeogaI have been reading through Sonia Shah’s book “The Fever: How Malaria Has Ruled Humankind for 500,000 Years”. She discussed… Read more
Thought LeadershipA new book by Professor Adetokunbo Lucas By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 10, 2010 3 Mins read If you read this blog, you have no excuse not to knowing Professor Adetokunbo Lucas. Professor Lucas needs no introduction, the picture… Read more
Thought LeadershipFalana sues FG over state of public hospitals By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 7, 2010 3 Mins read We are highlighting this article about Femi Falana’s prosecution of our Federal Government, as it is of critical importance in our journey… Read more
Thought LeadershipBill Gates in Nigeria - lessons for us? By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 5, 2010 3 Mins read I have been following Bill Gates on Twitter for some time, and one recent “tweet” caught my eye. “Incredible trip to Nigeria… Read more
Thought LeadershipNHW asks you for 2 favours! By Chikwe Ihekweazu August 2, 2010 3 Mins read Dear Friends of Nigeria Health Watch! Recently we reflected on the blog, why we started it, and why we have continued. Like… Read more