Sharon Atieno Onyango (Guest writer) At 17, Lynet hoped to continue her education and train as a nurse. After she became pregnant, she says, those plans felt out of reach. The pregnancy brought financial and social pressures. Lynet says her mother, who was raising the family alone, was already struggling to support her children. She […]
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) is supporting a high-level roundtable in Berlin on Sunday, 11 October 2026, to explore a collaborative financing framework for Lassa fever vaccine development, research readiness and regional manufacturing. Convened by IAVI, MedAccess and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the meeting is organised with support from WAHO and […]
At 29, Ruth Manga had thought carefully about her risk of acquiring HIV. She had seen friends struggle to negotiate safer sex and wanted a prevention option she could choose for herself. “I have known that I am at substantial risk of contracting HIV,” she said. “So, I decided to prevent myself.” Ruth was among […]
Margaret Zichat The revitalisation of Barnawa Primary Healthcare (PHC) has given the facility a new life, attracting more patients and improving the delivery of essential health services. “Before now there was a huge cry from the community. Thankfully, through the Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government Area (LGA), relief materials were provided for the facility […]
Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme (HPCALP), a specialised learning programme designed to equip health professionals with the communication and advocacy skills they need to become more effective public voices and champions for better health in Nigeria. Running from 9 October to 20 November 2026, the six-week programme […]
