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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

May 11, 2026
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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

May 11, 2026
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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

May 11, 2026
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How FOR M(om) is Pushing for Safer Medical Waste Management in Kano Hospitals

May 11, 2026
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Tarunu Health Post Fails to Provide Basic Health Services to the Community

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In Tarunu, a community located in Fammar Ward of Kibiya Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano, a health post exists but it is the only one for residents of Dundu, Gidan Mairafi, Yar Kasuwa and Babbangiji with an estimated population of over 5000 people. Despite its presence, pregnant women still walk kilometres away from the […]

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Love, But Make It Safe: What Young Nigerians Told Us About Contraception and What Is Actually True

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Onyinye Oranezi and Yasir Jamal Bakare (Lead writers) On Valentine’s Day, when conversations about intimacy and relationships are more visible, access to clear, stigma-free information remains important for informed health decisions. In this short Vox pop, Nigerians share their lived experiences and perceptions around contraceptive use, explaining how social attitudes, concerns about confidentiality, distance to […]

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From Performance Incentives to State Priorities: Are Nigeria’s States Spending Enough on Health?

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Solomon Yemi Oladimeji (Lead writer)In Nigeria’s federal health system, the question of who pays for healthcare is just as important as who delivers it. While national policies often dominate discussions on health sector reform, many of the decisions that ultimately shape access to healthcare are made in state budgets. Between 2016 and 2021, Nigeria implemented […]

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AI in the Labour Ward: What Malawi’s PeriWatch Vigilance Means for Preventing Stillbirths and Early Newborn Deaths in Nigeria

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Hannah Ajayi and Anwuli Nwankwo (Lead writers) Malawi’s maternal mortality ratio stands at an estimated 381 deaths per 100,000 live births, while neonatal mortality stands at roughly 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in the first 28 days of life. Birth asphyxia, complications of prematurity, and neonatal infections continue to account for a significant share […]

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Beyond Coverage: Why Nigerian Women Need Health Information They Can Use

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Prudence Enema and Kenneth Ibe (Lead writers) Health communication is more than sharing health behaviour, decision-making, and outcomes. For many Nigerian women, access to clear, timely, and understandable health information can influence whether they attend antenatal care, recognise danger signs, enrol in insurance, or seek care early. A cross-sectional study on maternal health literacy found […]

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