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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

May 11, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Isra Chaker on Reimagining Maternal Health Philanthropy and Saving Mothers’ Lives

May 11, 2026
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Beauty Without Burden: Why Nigeria Must Keep Lead Out of Cosmetics

May 11, 2026
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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria: The Real Test Is Access

May 11, 2026
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How FOR M(om) is Pushing for Safer Medical Waste Management in Kano Hospitals

May 11, 2026
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Honey & Banana: The Chatbot Helping Young Nigerians Access Clear, Accurate Contraceptive Information

Christopher Bassey and Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writers) At exactly 9:12 p.m on a humid Lagos night, Rukayat (not real name) sat cross-legged on her bed, listening to the sound of raindrops hitting the roof and trickling down her windowpane. Her thumb hovered over the screen of her phone. She had been replaying the same thought […]

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Nigerian Women’s Empowerment, Key to Immunization Success

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children missing out on essential vaccines due to lockdowns and limited access to healthcare facilities as health systems were disrupted. As a result, the number of zero-dose children — those who have not received any vaccines — has seen […]

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Investing in Economic Power by Women, With Women and For Women

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Chinonso Kenneth (Lead writer) Providing low-interest loans, especially for marginalised women and women in rural communities can go a long way in closing the gender economic gap. Here’s how. Bilkisu Luka, now 26, was registering for her Senior Secondary school classes at Government Secondary School Mubi, Adamawa State in October 2014 when the nearby Adamawa […]

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Women’s Voices Resonate: Women’s Health and Well-being Campaign Reveals Urgent Call for Affordable Health Systems

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The 2023 findings of the “Women’s Health and Well-being: Listening across the Lifespan” revealed that almost one-third of women stress the critical need for accessible and affordable health systems. These insights highlight the urgent need to prioritize women’s access to comprehensive and high-quality healthcare. Building on the 2019 legacy of the “What Women Want” campaign, […]

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