Dr Adachi Ekeh (Lead Writer) It begins with a cut. A seemingly small incision; often celebrated as a rite of passage and a symbol of purity and tradition. However, for millions of Nigerian women and girls, that single cut marks the beginning of a life-altering nightmare characterised by isolation, pain and stigma. Female Genital Mutilation […]
Charles Pensulo and Jubiel Zulu (Lead Writers) Christina Mthiya, 30, was eight months pregnant when Cyclone Freddy struck Malawi in February 2023. She was among the hundreds of people in Nkhulambe, located in southern Malawi, who were seriously impacted by the resulting floods. Nkhulambe Health Centre, where Christina had been receiving antenatal care and was […]
Asari Ndem (Lead Writer) Access to quality maternal healthcare is influenced by how a society values women’s health and rights, impacting the care they receive during pregnancy and childbirth Maternal health has long been shaped by disparities in access to care, with equitable healthcare often out of reach for many women, particularly in underserved communities. […]
This article was co-authored by Africa Health Business and Nigeria Health Watch as part of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness and drive action on Universal Health Coverage. About five years ago as COVID-19 intensified , the continent of Africa — like other regions of the world — witnessed the critical role of diagnostics in global health security, proving that […]
An unbearable stench from Yan Kifi Health Post in Kano State is driving away potential patients who desperately need healthcare. The smell is said to be from faeces during a bat infestation in the facility due to the absence of a ceiling. This situation has turned what should be a place of healing and recovery […]
