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Vivianne Ihekweazu

@vihekweazu

Managing Director @nighealthwatch, Afro-optimist and mom.

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The fight against vaccine-preventable diseases will not be won in clinics alone but in communities through trust, advocacy, and collective action. In Nigeria, we have seen the power of immunisation to protect children, strengthen families, and prevent the heartbreak of losing a

The fight against vaccine-preventable diseases will not be won in clinics alone but in communities through trust, advocacy, and collective action.

In Nigeria, we have seen the power of immunisation to protect children, strengthen families, and prevent the heartbreak of losing a
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The cost of introducing the HPV vaccine is compounded by Nigeria’s large young population and the fact that the vaccine is targeted at school-aged children, distinguishing it from other routine childhood vaccines in the NPI. Read more: nhwat.ch/3Z9I0Id

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Every child deserves a fair start in life, a chance to grow, dream & reach their full potential without the constant threat of preventable diseases. Families also deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved ones are safe & protected. Vaccines make that

Every child deserves a fair start in life, a chance to grow, dream & reach their full potential without the constant threat of preventable diseases.

Families also deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved ones are safe & protected. Vaccines make that
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Always inspired by the dedication of our World Health Organization (WHO) field teams. Great deliberations today with WHO Kenya, WHO Somalia & Nairobi Emergency Hub colleagues. Appreciate your efforts towards #HealthForAll. Asante sana for the warm welcome – and the beautiful Maasai blanket! #ProudToBeWHO

Always inspired by the dedication of our <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> field teams.

Great deliberations today with <a href="/WHOKenya/">WHO Kenya</a>, <a href="/WHOSom/">WHO Somalia</a> &amp; Nairobi Emergency Hub colleagues.

Appreciate your efforts towards #HealthForAll.

Asante sana for the warm welcome – and the beautiful Maasai blanket!

#ProudToBeWHO
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Calling all researchers & innovators! Do you have fresh ideas on how to tackle Lassa fever & disease outbreaks in West Africa? Submit your abstract to the 2nd #ECOWASLIC2025. Top entries will be fully sponsored to attend. Deadline: 24 May 2025. Apply: nhwat.ch/4hEZQJg

Calling all researchers &amp; innovators! Do you have fresh ideas on how to tackle Lassa fever &amp; disease outbreaks in West Africa?

Submit your abstract to the 2nd #ECOWASLIC2025. Top entries will be fully sponsored to attend.

Deadline: 24 May 2025. Apply: nhwat.ch/4hEZQJg
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When women’s health needs are met with dignity & care, they do more than survive; they flourish, in every moment & stage of life. Yet, from adolescence to motherhood & beyond, countless women still navigate health systems never built with their needs at the center. #BWHC2025

When women’s health needs are met with dignity &amp; care, they do more than survive; they flourish, in every moment &amp; stage of life.

Yet, from adolescence to motherhood &amp; beyond, countless women still navigate health systems never built with their needs at the center.
#BWHC2025
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Introducing Fiona Braka, the new WHO Ghana Representative! With 20+ years of expertise in public health emergencies & systems strengthening, she'll lead WHO Ghana in supporting Ghana to improve health outcomes and accelerate #UHC progress. Read more➡️ bit.ly/3ROFeUp

Introducing <a href="/BrakaFiona/">Fiona Braka</a>, the new <a href="/WHOGhana/">WHO Ghana</a> Representative! 

With 20+ years of expertise in public health emergencies &amp; systems strengthening, she'll lead <a href="/WHOGhana/">WHO Ghana</a> in supporting Ghana to improve health outcomes and accelerate #UHC progress.

Read more➡️ bit.ly/3ROFeUp
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🚨 CALL FOR STORIES! 🚨 Are you aged 18 to 35 and passionate about climate change and its impact on health in Nigeria? This is your chance to spotlight untold stories and show how climate is shaping health outcomes in communities across the country! We are excited to launch

🚨 CALL FOR STORIES! 🚨

Are you aged 18 to 35 and passionate about climate change and its impact on health in Nigeria?

This is your chance to spotlight untold stories and show how climate is shaping health outcomes in communities across the country! 

We are excited to launch
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Just dropped! The latest episode of the #GlobalHealthMatters Podcast! Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu & Vivianne Ihekweazu joined Dr Garry Aslanyan to discuss #AnImperfectStorm, their book on Nigeria’s #COVID19 journey & leadership in tough times. A story of resilience & courage 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/GHM-E46

Just dropped! The latest episode of the #GlobalHealthMatters Podcast!

Dr <a href="/Chikwe_I/">Chikwe Ihekweazu</a> &amp; <a href="/VIhekweazu/">Vivianne Ihekweazu</a> joined <a href="/GarryAslanyan/">Dr Garry Aslanyan</a> to discuss #AnImperfectStorm, their book on Nigeria’s #COVID19 journey &amp; leadership in tough times. 

A story of resilience &amp; courage 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/GHM-E46
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What will the collapse in Nigeria’s Family Planning (FP) funding mean for the most vulnerable people? In this #NHWPost, Yasir Bakare explores immediate & long-term strategies to stabilise FP in Nigeria. Read & share your thoughts in the comment section: nhwat.ch/4j58Ms0

What will the collapse in Nigeria’s Family Planning (FP) funding mean for the most vulnerable people?

In this #NHWPost, Yasir Bakare explores immediate &amp; long-term strategies to stabilise FP in Nigeria.

Read &amp; share your thoughts in the comment section: nhwat.ch/4j58Ms0
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As the world gathers in Geneva for #WHA78, the Nigeria Health Watch team joins leaders, experts, and advocates to discuss what it truly means to build One World for Health. If you are the Assembly, connect with our Managing Director, Vivianne Ihekweazu, and our Deputy Director,

As the world gathers in Geneva for #WHA78, the Nigeria Health Watch team joins leaders, experts, and advocates to discuss what it truly means to build One World for Health.

If you are the Assembly, connect with our Managing Director, <a href="/VIhekweazu/">Vivianne Ihekweazu</a>, and our Deputy Director,
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Good to be at #WHA78, a vital moment to listen, learn, and connect as global health leaders rethink health financing, advance equity, and call for stronger solidarity. A historic agreement is up for adoption, and there is growing focus on the rising burden of #NCDs like

Good to be at #WHA78, a vital moment to listen, learn, and connect as global health leaders rethink health financing, advance equity, and call for stronger solidarity. 

A historic agreement is up for adoption, and there is growing focus on the rising burden of #NCDs like
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After 3 years of tough negotiations, the #PandemicAgreement was finally adopted today at #WHA78, a true milestone moment. This MUST be a turning point in how the world comes together to prepare for future pandemics. Never should it be that any country is left behind. Global

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.World Health Organization (WHO) remains an indispensable pillar of global health, shaping policies, coordinating emergencies, and strengthening systems globally on behalf of the 194 member states. At #WHA78 today, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu shared insights on “WHO and the Future of Global Health” during a dialogue

.<a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> remains an indispensable pillar of global health, shaping policies, coordinating emergencies, and strengthening systems globally on behalf of the 194 member states.

At #WHA78 today, Dr <a href="/Chikwe_I/">Chikwe Ihekweazu</a> shared insights on “WHO and the Future of Global Health” during a dialogue
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This #MenstrualHygieneDay, we’re reminded that menstrual health is not a luxury—it is a right. Ensuring girls have access to accurate information, hygienic products, and supportive environments is key to building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. #HealthForAllNG

This #MenstrualHygieneDay, we’re reminded that menstrual health is not a luxury—it is a right. 

Ensuring girls have access to accurate information, hygienic products, and supportive environments is key to building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.

#HealthForAllNG
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After years of transformative leadership, Dr Adedamola Dada has stepped down as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of FMC Ebute Metta, Lagos State, Nigeria. His tenure marked a turning point in restoring trust in Nigeria’s public health centres. 📖Read how it all began in this piece:

After years of transformative leadership, Dr Adedamola Dada has stepped down as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of FMC Ebute Metta, Lagos State, Nigeria. His tenure marked a turning point in restoring trust in Nigeria’s public health centres.

📖Read how it all began in this piece:
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No woman should lose her life while giving life. We must ensure that every woman, irrespective of her circumstances, has access to the quality care she needs, before, during, and after childbirth. #MothersMatters #GivingBirthInNigeria #ProjectAisha MSD for Mothers

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#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK The world cannot afford to be as fragmented and inequitable in its response to the next pandemic as it was during #COVID19. Countries must take collective responsibility for boldly implementing the #PandemicAccord to build a resilient global health system that

#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK
The world cannot afford to be as fragmented and inequitable in its response to the next pandemic as it was during #COVID19.

Countries must take collective responsibility for boldly implementing the #PandemicAccord to build a resilient global health system that
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At Nigeria Health Watch, we convene conversations that shape policy and drive action. This year, in collaboration with NCDC, WHX Lagos, DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust, and DUCIT BLUE SOLUTIONS, we are bringing the private sector to the frontlines of Nigeria’s AMR fight, unlocking innovation, capacity, and