Zubaida Ibrahim

Protecting Girls: Nigeria’s Successful HPV Vaccine Rollout

Kemisola Agbaoye and Mahdi Garba (Lead writers) Haulat Abdulfatah, a 38-year-old mother of five had reservations when the campaign for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was launched in Ilorin East, a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State. Despite her initial concerns, she brought three of her young daughters who were within the age group […]

Ensuring Nigeria’s FP2030 Pledge Lives Up to Its Promise: Making the Case for Sustained Funding

Family Planning (FP) has long been recognised as one of the cornerstones of public health, offering benefits for maternal health, gender equality, and the overall well-being of the population. In 2021, Nigeria and 35 other countries committed to allocating 1% annual state and national health budget to family planning services in line with the FP2030 partnership. The […]

Community Urge for An Ambulance, 24-hour Service and More Staff at Shuwaki PHC

Naziru Dalhatu Jar-Kuka, a resident of Shuwaki in Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano, commended the efforts of the staff at Shuwaki Primary Health Centre (PHC) after his wife successfully delivered their baby at the facility. However, he highlighted the urgent need for an ambulance or medical van to transport patients during emergencies. “We […]

Saving Mothers and Giving Life through Quality Accreditation of Private Health Facilities

Adanna Opara (Lead Writer) Increasing evidence suggests that quality care prevents a significant number of maternal deaths and disability. High-quality care is also the foundation for improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. According to the World Health Organisation, despite the fact that more women are giving birth in health facilities than ever before, there has […]