We import almost everything in Nigeria. We import our consumables from China and Thailand, we ask Julius Berger to import our infrastructure, we ask Siemens to build our electricity infrastructure, we invite MTN from South African to build our mobile phone network, we even import most of the petrol we use…and we say with pride “WE ARE […]
We forget easily as people. These days, reflecting on the most recent change of guard at the Federal Ministry of Health, it is an opportune time to reflect on if, and what we can learn from history. To do this, I remember a particular saying by the German philosopher, George Wilhelm Hegel that I have […]
Our Acting president has dissolved the Federal Executive Council. Conventional wisdom suggests that some of the ministers will be re-appointed while others will loose their positions. It is difficult to predict how things will turn out for our HMOH. It appears such a short time ago when we were blogging on Professor Grange as Minister […]
Despite the rhetoric about apparent growth in some sectors of the Nigerian economy ours remains one of the most unequal countries in the world. But what does this have to do with health? The effect of inequity and health is one of the most explored questions in public health in the UK. Explored in detail in […]
Do not look away – these are OUR children – children as old as mine, killed in Jos, in OUR Nigeria, in 2010. All Children…how can we live with this pain. How? Credit – Linda Ekeji http://www.nigeriahealthwatch.com/ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world; indeed it is the […]
