Out-of-pocket spending still accounts for over 70% of healthcare costs in Nigeria, pushing millions into poverty. In this #NHWPost, Yasir & Ibukun Oguntola explore how the NHIA Act and recent directives mandating health insurance could be a turning point for universal health

After years of advocacy, Dorawar Na’abba PHC in Kano was finally opened to serve the community. But today, it still runs without drugs, water, or toilets. What does this mean for pregnant women & children depending on it for care? Find out in this week’s #CommunityHealthWatch

Private clinics across Africa are getting a lifeline through fast, flexible loans from Helium Health, helping facilities restock drugs, buy equipment & expand services. Read how this innovation is closing healthcare’s $82bn financing gap in this week’s #NHWTorchlightSeries by

A year after community voices sparked change, Kofar Fada PHC in Kano has been renovated and better staffed. But the work is not yet done. This week's #CommunityHealthWatch report explores what must be done to improve service delivery in the community. Find out:

How can this be allowed to continue? How can health workers be killed in the course of saving lives in the most dangerous of circumstances? How?

Nigeria’s health system is stretched thin, with impossible workloads pushing doctors to breaking point. The tragic death of Dr. Femi Rotifa highlights the urgent need for safer working conditions and smarter workforce planning. Can Nigeria protect its healers before the crisis

Behind every maternal health statistic is a mother who deserves safe, dignified, and quality care. Recently, Project Aisha, one of the MSD for Mothers collaborators in Nigeria, hosted a High-Level Table of Health Leaders in Lagos to discuss how to scale and sustain maternal

#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK Strong primary healthcare benefits everyone, everywhere, every day. When #PHCs are robust, communities thrive, resilience is fortified, and women can access essential reproductive and maternal services with dignity, confidence, and equity. #KnowYourPHC

Good news! We are thrilled to announce that we have formalised our partnership with NTANetwork through the signing of a MoU to advance & promote Solutions Journalism in Nigeria. This marks a crucial step in strengthening impactful, solutions-focused reporting in the country.

Through our #NHWPost, #NHWTorchlightSeries, and #CommunityHealthWatch, we highlight critical health issues and the solutions making an impact in Nigeria and beyond. Missed last week’s editions? Our #NHWWeeklyArticleHighlight brings them to you. Catch up here 👇🏾

With the validation of Nigeria’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management, tackling period poverty has officially become a national priority. In our latest #NHWPost, Tzar Oluigbo explores whether this landmark policy can move beyond paper promises to

Community-driven accountability is transforming Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Through BudgIT Nigeria's PHC Accountability Tracka, citizens are using data and civic tech to demand better services and drive real improvements in their health centres. Read how this innovation is

Progress has been made, but the fight isn’t over. Measles and rubella still threaten children, #HPV continues to cause cervical cancer, and polio demands constant watch to keep Nigeria safe. Fragmented interventions can no longer keep pace with these challenges, making a

Every Nigerian child deserves a healthy start in life. However, achieving this requires sustainable investment in immunisation financing. Join our Senior Programme Manager, Ibukun Oguntola, today on NigeriaInfoFMAbuja, as he discusses why optimising immunisation financing is key to

What happens when men join the conversation on child spacing? Through traditional male gatherings and door-to-door outreach by MS Ladies, MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is engaging both men and women to make family planning a shared decision. Find out how in this week’s #NHWTorchlightSeries by

The Red Letter: A National Call to Protect Our Health 📌“The Red Letter” from the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate , is more than an announcement. It’s a call to every Nigerian to take ownership of our nation’s health. 📌Through this message,

With donor support shrinking and fiscal pressures rising, can Nigeria still build a resilient health system that delivers value for every naira spent? In this #NHWPost, Ibukun Oguntola and Ibe Ken share insights from our recently hosted webinar, “Investing in Health in a Limited

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The The Global Fund is seeking $14 billion in new pledges at the Johannesburg summit, with $4 billion already secured. The message is clear, without closing the gap in funds, the hard-won progress against #HIV, #TB and #malaria could stall. This replenishment is a really important

Strengthening lassa fever response starts with shared knowledge & coordinated action. WAHO | OOAS’s public launch webinar will convene leaders to drive stronger, evidence-based solution to lassa fever. The countdown is on. 4 days to go! Register: bit.ly/advlassafevvac…