Introduction Monumental socio-economic devastation caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brings to the fore the need to further engender and prioritize health security policy and funding globally and locally. The Nigeria Health Security landscape has witnessed considerable transformations in the last couple of years with significant investment in epidemic prevention,... read more →
Oct
14
Oct
14
Introduction The health security landscape in Nigeria has witnessed considerable transformations in the last couple of years with significant investment in epidemic prevention, detection and treatment by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). However, the public health infrastructure is still fraught with identifiable gaps, one of which is poor... read more →
Oct
08
As Nigeria celebrates 60 years of independence, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau chapter, has decried the high rate of maternal and infant mortality in the country. Click here to view this newsletter
Oct
08
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and non-passage of the amended National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Act have further slowed uptake of health insurance packages and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Click here to view this newsletter
Oct
08
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has named Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma the 2020 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Most Friendly Governor in Nigeria. Click here to view this newsletter
Oct
08
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly hindered progress toward achieving the United Nations' sustainable development goals, M&G Investment warns Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
28
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, said the Federal Government would engage the services of members of the National Youth Service Corps to champion the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 at the grassroots. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
21
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has achieved broad support from leaders around the world, as reflected in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and World Health Organization's global priorities. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
17
With the number of under-five deaths at an all-time recorded low of 5.2 million in 2019, disruptions in child and maternal health services due to the COVID-19 pandemic are putting millions of additional lives at stake. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
17
On September 1st, Gallup headlined “50% in U.S. Fear Bankruptcy Due to Major Health Event” and reported that last year only 45% did. Both percentages are the world’s highest. Click here to view this newsletter