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..but if sweetness can win, and it can, then I'll still be here tomorrow to high-five you yesterday, my friend. Peace. - Royal Tart Toter, Adventure Time.

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

The question is no longer whether solutions exist. It is why they are not reaching every woman who needs them. This question was central to the Nigeria Health Watch convening at the World Health Expo Lagos (#WHXlagos) Conference.

Read more: https://t.co/DxRNQNoWk1

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

The escalating Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has sparked renewed international concern after French health authorities confirmed an imported case in a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on June 23.

Read more: https://t.co/XjO7Uwkunm

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Community volunteers in Zambia are helping detect disease outbreaks early using a simple Logbook that connects communities to faster public health action.

Read how this is strengthening community surveillance in this #NHWTorchlightAfrica by @TzarOluigbo: https://t.co/J4zZS6c3da

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

In July 2024, Nigeria’s Supreme Court ordered that monthly statutory allocations to the country’s 774 local governments be paid directly from the federation account into each council’s dedicated account.

Read more: https://t.co/bImHg7Dzlb

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Happening Today!

When the right people come together with a shared commitment to improving maternal health, meaningful change becomes possible. Today, we bring together leaders and partners from across the health sector for meaningful conversations on advancing maternal health in Nigeria.

Watch this space for key insights and highlights from the discussions.
#GivingBirthInNigeria @Fmohnigeria

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

In 2020, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), through the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), installed a 50-kilowatt solar-hybrid system at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare services.

Read more: https://t.co/soLFmPlgn9

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Today is #WorldPopulationDay.

This year's theme, "Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people for their futures," reminds us that the world's largest generation of young people needs more than ambition to succeed. They need access to quality healthcare, education, and opportunities that allow them to thrive.

[Sorple Sheed Cecil @Elpros_licec]

Sunset Rider

[NCDC @NCDCgov]

A major step forward for health research in Nigeria.

The commissioning of the ATBUTH Clinical Trial Centre marks a significant milestone in strengthening the country's clinical research capacity under the CEPI funded Lassa Program (the ARC-WA and ENABLE Bauchi Projects).

Through collaboration between the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), CEPI, and the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM, ATBUTH, the centre will support ethical, high-quality clinical trials, strengthen workforce capacity, foster scientific collaboration, and generate evidence to improve preparedness for future epidemics.

This investment reinforces the Federal Government's commitment to research, innovation, and resilient health systems that protect the health of Nigerians.

#NCDC #ENABLE #ClinicalTrials #HealthResearch #EpidemicPreparedness #CEPI #ATBUTH #PublicHealth #OneHealth

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Strengthening Nigeria’s ability to respond to future health threats requires investments in research capacity and local expertise.

The commissioning of the ATBUTH Clinical Trial Centre is an important step towards building stronger systems for clinical research, supporting evidence generation and advancing epidemic preparedness in Nigeria.

Collaboration between @NCDCgov, @CEPIvaccines and partners shows what is possible when science and partnership drive health security.
#ENABLE #ClinicalTrial

[Muriel Mafico @muriel_mafico]

Alignment + accountability + action: That was @UNFPANigeria’s commitment at the @nighealthwatch & @SWApGov Investing in Mothers Round Table.

Through the innovative UNFPA Match Funds, #Nigeria 🇳🇬 can immediately unlock additional resources for reproductive health commodities. States are stepping up—demonstrating the vital role of domestic resources. Let’s keep the momentum going.

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

It was encouraging to hear @muriel_mafico, @UNFPANigeria Resident Representative, reaffirm UNFPA’s commitment to improving maternal health outcomes in Nigeria at the Investing in Mothers Round Table.

Strong partnerships, domestic financing and innovative solutions will be critical to ensuring women and girls have access to essential reproductive health commodities and services.

Thank you for joining us and for your continued commitment to this important agenda.
#GivingBirthInNigeria

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

The world's population has now reached 8.3 billion.

As our global population grows, investing in quality healthcare, education, and reproductive health becomes even more critical. These investments empower young people, strengthen communities, and ensure healthier lives for everyone.

Building a better future starts with investing in people.

#WorldPopulationDay

[KWEKU THE HUSTLER @Urchilla01]

Very underrated advise. The only shocking thing is that it's being given by a woman 😳😳

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Health laws, strong frameworks, and accountability systems are not just administrative tools. They are the foundation that determines whether innovations and health systems can truly deliver for people.

Today on our Future of Health Spotlight, we reflect on Prof. @Cheluchi_O, Managing Partner, ( @HealthLawNGA), and her speech at #FHC2017, where she highlighted how legal frameworks shape access, quality of care, patient rights, and the environment where innovation can thrive.

Years later, her message remains deeply relevant.

Watch her reflection & register for Future of Health Conference 2026: https://t.co/JGALW2116s

@VIhekweazu @afyanahakiug @CHELDAfrica @Fmohnigeria @muhammadpate @laktarr001 @seunonigbinde @ChibuzoOpara3 @Amref_Worldwide @nationalnma @Adaeze_Oreh @SFHNigeria
#FHC2026 #TheFutureOfHealthIsNow

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

.@docneto, thank you for highlighting this important piece. The effectiveness of any health system depends not only on the number of institutions within it, but also on how well they work together to deliver results that improve health outcomes.

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

In Sabon Gari Kufana, another village in Kaduna State that lacked a safe water supply, villagers were suffering from cholera, typhoid, and river blindness, transmitted by repeated bites from infected blackflies that breed in the river.

Read more: https://t.co/03OrNXYZB4

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Evidence. Policy. Action.

The new edition of #AWeekInHealth explores Nigeria's evolving health landscape, from financing maternal health and strengthening epidemic preparedness to new research highlighting the country's exemplary progress in malaria control through subnational tailoring.

Read the full newsletter: https://t.co/0Pd5GjsAPR

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK

Digital health innovations can only make a difference when they move beyond small pilot projects and reach the people who need them most.

By scaling proven, nationally owned solutions, Nigeria can expand access to maternal health services and build a stronger, more equitable health system.
#GivingBirthInNigeria @muriel_mafico @Fmohnigeria