Lukman Abdulmalik and Zubaida Baba Ibrahim (Lead writers) This investigation is being published in partnership with The Xylom, a science-focused publication. Khamis did not immediately realise that the water flowing into his home could make him sick, however, when cholera struck, the 55-year-old resident of Tamburawa in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano […]
Hadiza Musa For pregnant women, recognising the warning signs of complications and seeking medical attention early can mean the difference between life and death. Yet, knowing when to seek care remains an important challenge in preventing maternal and newborn deaths. In Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, the Furanni programme is helping women […]
A maternal death is a preventable loss for a woman, her family and her community. Yet Nigeria’s challenge is to commit to preventing these deaths, and to ensure that funding, the health workforce, medicines, transport and emergency care are available when women need them. Nigeria’s maternal health services face linked financing problems including insufficient public […]
New evidence from a major Lassa fever research programme in West Africa is expected to inform the next phase of vaccine research, outbreak preparedness and community engagement in research across the region. Initial findings from Enable, the largest-ever study of Lassa fever disease burden, were recently published in The Lancet Global Health. The programme is […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, charting a path towards a world where every country can detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours of their appearance by 2030. Strengthening rapid detection is a cornerstone of global health security, helping countries contain […]
