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One Vision, One Future: Why Africa's Health Financing Is a Global Reset

May 27, 2026
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The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait

May 25, 2026
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Beyond Emergency Response: Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Communication Infrastructure

May 23, 2026
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Drug Shortage at Jere PHC in Kaduna Leaves Patients with Chronic Illnesses Without Medication

May 22, 2026
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Lessons from the 2026 HFN Conference on Innovation, Financing and Universal Health Coverage

May 20, 2026
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Transforming Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health: The Tombey Approach

By | November 6, 2023

Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) In 2021, Oluwafisayomi Olowu came across the Hacey Health Initiative call for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) champions to be trained as peer educators to disseminate SRHR knowledge to other young people. She had always been keen on empowering young people to be more knowledgeable about their sexual health […]

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The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health System- Insights from the 2023 Future of Health Conference

By | October 31, 2023

Ohanu Dabri Olohije and Asari Ndem (Lead Writers) The Nigerian healthcare system continues to face challenges, including poor health outcomes, the emergence of infectious diseases and the international migration of health workers. Addressing the myriad of health issues will require multi-sectoral collaboration and partnership between the public and private to build a resilient healthcare system […]

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Resolute Battle with Fistulas’ Stigma Through Radio Awareness Campaigns in Malawi

By | October 23, 2023

Benson Kunchezera (Lead Writer) At only 15 years old, Sophie Mbewe, now 34, lost her child, and for almost nine years, she suffered persistent disgrace and shame. “I gave birth when I was only 15 years old, but I lost my child,” she said. On a sunny Monday afternoon in 2005, Mbewe started showing labour […]

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The Street is Not a Home: Illuminating Streetism in Cross River State

By | October 5, 2023

By Bernard Assim- Ita and Samuel Gada (Lead Writers) Editor’s Note: Reports from the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly reveal that we are behind in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. But just how far off track are we? As we strive to achieve the ambitious goals laid out in the […]

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#ThePowerOfOptions: Improving Maternal Health through Increased Access to Contraception

By | September 26, 2023

Onyedikachi Ewe (Lead Writer) Contraceptive choices are crucial in empowering women and couples to take control of their reproductive health. In addition to protecting women and girls from unplanned pregnancies and unsafe abortions, contraceptive use promotes the overall well-being of the mother, child, and family. However, despite awareness of family planning, there is still a […]

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