So I am archiving all the articles I have written at work @nighealthwatch on this tweet on Sep 30 for your insight, information and evoke conversation on health issues in Nigeria and globally.
Always check my pinned tweet for updates, read, share, on comment on the articles.👇
Nigeria’s immunisation gains risk being reversed if funding gaps persist.
The question is simple but urgent: Who will step up to secure every child’s future?
Read our take in the latest #NHWPost@nighealthwatch website. 👇
In the 2025 Global Hunger Index, Nigeria ranked 115 out of 123 countries with a score of 32.8. This suggests that the country falls into the category of “serious hunger,” emphasising the deepening impact of insecurity on nutrition.
Read more: https://t.co/0P5smndxjv
Only 10 days left until nominations close for the Active Citizens Awards and your favorite hero or organisation is still not on the list.
And before you say “I don’t even know how to nominate,” relax, we’ve sorted it.
Just follow our step by step guide and put their name forward for the impact they are making across communities.
Don’t keep that amazing work to yourself.
Go here: https://t.co/F81AQhCyQF before June 15, 2026.
#ACA2025 #ActiveCitizensAwards
Despite growing public attention to sexual and reproductive health, many adolescents still lack accurate information about puberty, consent, bodily autonomy, and where to seek help if they experience sexual abuse.
Read the full article: https://t.co/15kqd2niXn
When 16-month-old Babangida was brought to the Taimaka outpatient clinic in Yamaltu-Deba LGA of Gombe State, he was already severely malnourished. By the time they arrived at the health facility, the concern was visible in his tiny body.
Read more: https://t.co/eB90OvWVQU
In July 2025, WFP announced it would stop all emergency food and nutrition aid for 1.3 million people in northeast Nigeria due to severe funding shortages. It also warned that more than 150 WFP-supported nutrition clinics would shut down.
Read more: https://t.co/DStIsOM6OU
#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK
The path to a healthier future and a more secure Africa lies not in reacting to emergencies, but in building systems strong enough to withstand them.
As the continent continues to confront emerging health threats, the way forward depends on sustained investment in resilient health systems. Ultimately, the strength of our response is determined by the strength of our systems, institutions, and leadership.
Menstrual health is essential to the well-being and dignity of women and girls, yet period poverty and stigma remain significant challenges.
In our recent conversation marking #WorldMenstrualHygieneDay, we highlighted 5 key points on advancing menstrual health and addressing period poverty.👇
#NHWOnAir #PeriodFriendlyWorld
The latest edition of our #AWeekInHealth is out now!
Explore the developments shaping health in Nigeria, including the Pro-Health Tax Reform Bill, epidemic preparedness efforts, health innovation, maternal health, nutrition, and more.
Read more: https://t.co/Qz3BBJPw0t
It's #WorldEnvironmentDay
A healthy planet is the foundation of healthy people, thriving communities, and sustainable development.
As the world marks #WorldEnvironmentDay 2026 under the theme "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future," we are reminded that climate action cannot wait. Protecting our environment is essential to safeguarding lives, strengthening resilience, and securing a better future for generations to come.
#NowForClimate
Saminaka PHC in Kaduna has improved after recent upgrades, but gaps in staffing and emergency services still affect access to timely care.
Read this #CommunityHealthWatch report to see what's needed to turn progress into real access for the community: https://t.co/8pURWMKnvX
Earlier this year, NAFDAC seized over 3 billion Naira worth of counterfeit medicines. Among them were 10 million doses of antimalarial drugs. NAFDAC estimated that these drugs reaching the market could have endangered over three million lives.
Read more: https://t.co/B51YyOOnRk
Precision medicine cannot achieve health equity if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it.
In this #NHWPost, @OlatundeOlaolu9 and @EnemaPrudence examine why stronger research systems, clinical trials, and investments in R&D are critical to Africa’s precision medicine future following discussions at #WHA79.
Read: https://t.co/bz8EmF1KT1
In sub-Saharan Africa, an estimated 12.7 million pregnant womenare exposed to malaria infection each year, and the burden falls disproportionately on countries where coverage of preventive interventions is incomplete.
Read more here: https://t.co/toTUme5wBl
As Africa works to strengthen preparedness for future epidemic threats, regional collaboration has never been more important.
We look forward to this important Breakfast Session convened by @OoasWaho & supported by @CEPIvaccines at #GHS2026. Join Dr @vlokossou & other distinguished experts, with our Managing Director, @VIhekweazu, moderating the discussion, as they explore how lessons from Lassa fever can strengthen regional health security across Africa.
In 2020 there was no foundation.
Just a doctor, an audience, and a refusal to look away.
Someone needed help medically. We moved. Often the same day. Started with Jane who needed a prosthetic limb. It birthed this.
6 years later, here is what that turned into. 🧵
Knowing the symptoms of #Ebola and taking preventive measures can help save lives.
👉Symptoms may include:
☑️Fever
☑️Severe weakness
☑️Headache
☑️Vomiting
☑️Diarrhoea,
☑️Skin rash
☑️Unexplained bleeding or bruising.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by:
✅ Washing your hands regularly with soap under clean running water
✅ Avoiding direct contact with sick individuals and their body fluids
✅ Seeking medical attention promptly if symptoms develop
✅ Avoiding contact with or consumption of bush meat and wild animals
Early detection and prevention remain our strongest tools against Ebola.
📞 NCDC Toll-Free Line: 6232
#EbolaAwareness #PublicHealth #DiseasePrevention #NCDCNigeria
One hospital bill can wipe out 5 years of your savings.
Don't just hustle without taking care of your health
Don't sacrifice your sleep
Don't sacrifice your diet.
When you're looking for things to protect, choose your health first.
The Nigerian History Course is back for its Second Cohort!
This 10-week virtual programme offers you the opportunity to engage critically with the nation’s history, develop their historical writing skills, and contribute to preserving Nigeria’s stories.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Get published with @StartArchiving
• Earn a certificate upon completion
• Learn in a dynamic virtual environment
Eligibility: Nigerian citizens aged 18–35 years.
📅 Registration opens on 15 June 2026.
For enquiries and partnership opportunities, please contact:
[email protected]
Reliable electricity is a fundamental requirement for safe healthcare delivery, yet it remains a significant challenge in many low-resource settings including Nigeria, where approximately 40% of functioning PHC facilities lack access to electricity.
Read: https://t.co/soLFmPlOcH