Covid19NigeriaThought LeadershipFour pics, One Health: Can a joint "Approach" protect Nigeria from emerging disease outbreaks? By f5shc January 29, 2020 7 Mins read Editor’s Note: The novel Coronavirus has taken centre stage as the virus spreads from China into other parts of the world and… Read more
HealthNHW EventsNigeriaThought LeadershipMission to transform the Health Sector of Lagos: A Breakfast Meeting with Dr Jide Idris By f5shc June 7, 2018 6 Mins read “A key part of Dr. Jide Idris’ delivery is his honesty of self-assessment. If you do not know where you are, you… Read more
HealthNigeriaThought LeadershipLost in the Debate: Five questions no one is asking about the National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria By f5shc March 14, 2018 6 Mins read As the debate rages on regarding the return of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), after his suspension… Read more
HealthHealth PolicyNigeriaThought LeadershipThe State of the Nigerian Health Sector in 2017 By f5shc December 30, 2017 3 Mins read The year 2017 rounds up this week, and we at Nigeria Health Watch reflect on what has been a challenging year for… Read more
DiasporaHealthHealth PolicyNigeriaThought LeadershipFrom health advocacy to health activism - The Business of Health Conference 2017 By f5shc November 9, 2017 8 Mins read If you came to last Friday’s Future of Health Conference wondering what “business” and “healthcare” have in common, you are certainly in… Read more
AfricaHealth PolicyNigeriaThought LeadershipNigeria’s Race to the 2020 Goal of 90-90-90; An ambitious target to end AIDS By f5shc October 12, 2017 5 Mins read Editor’s Note: As part of global efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat, UNAIDS, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)… Read more
HealthHealth PolicyNigeriaThought LeadershipGiving Birth in Nigeria: The staggering odds facing pregnant women By f5shc August 16, 2017 5 Mins read Every single day, Nigeria loses about 145 women of childbearing age, making her the second largest contributor to the maternal mortality rate… Read more
DiasporaHealthHealth PolicyNigeriaThought Leadership“I was increasingly disillusioned” - One Nigerian doctor’s reflections on emigration. By f5shc August 9, 2017 5 Mins read Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership on Health Piece comes from Nigeria Health Watch Curator, Dr. Ike Anya. Last week’s article about the… Read more
DiasporaHealthNigeriaThought LeadershipGreener Pastures: Why Nigerian doctors are taking their expertise out of the Nigerian health sector By f5shc August 3, 2017 8 Mins read Dr. Rukayat Salami left Nigeria after her housemanship at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital to pursue a Masters in Public Health (MPH)… Read more
HealthHealth PolicyNigeriaThought LeadershipMental Health: The danger of Nigeria's single story By f5shc July 27, 2017 4 Mins read Editor’s Note: This week’s Thought Leadership Article on Health was written by Dr Ukwuori-Gisela Kalu, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and advocate for… Read more