Chukwuemeka Oguanuo

Health Advocacy, Systems & Partnerships - connecting science, policy & people with @nighealthwatch 🤝 | views are mine

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

Always eager to engage the private sector at #WHXLagos

Last year, we brought the private sector to the front lines of Nigeria's response to #antimicrobialresistance https://t.co/ctS2p3damW

Join us this year to discuss maternal & child health innovation👉https://t.co/l7EasxCC6z

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Too many women still face delays in seeking, reaching, or receiving maternal healthcare.

At our side event during #WHXLagos, we’ll be discussing how technology, partnerships, and system design can improve care across the pregnancy journey.

Register now: https://t.co/uNRmts2t8X

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

The DRC #Ebola situation shows how conflict makes disease outbreaks harder to contain. Diagnosis is another elephant in the room.

Without prompt diagnosis an outbreak response is moving blind, & this @nighealthwatch piece tells us why👇🏾
https://t.co/3phdlMNYrj

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

The key concern about the #Ebola outbreak in DRC isn't the #Bundibugyo strain or the absence of a vaccine, it’s that conflict is worsening containment, & #Nigeria faces a similar risk with rising insecurity in the country.

Here’s why 👇🏾
https://t.co/v3HdcoQYSX

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

The key concern about the #Ebola outbreak in DRC isn't the #Bundibugyo strain or the absence of a vaccine, it’s that conflict is worsening containment, & #Nigeria faces a similar risk with rising insecurity in the country.

Here’s why 👇🏾
https://t.co/v3HdcoQYSX

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

@nighealthwatch Very important milestone for public good, and looking to see its full implementation. Nigeria has the numbers 👍

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

Joined yesterday’s emergency meeting at @HouseNGR’s Green Chamber to assess #Nigeria’s preparedness for #Ebola.

Trust remains one of our most important assets. #Outbreaks are contained when people trust the institutions leading the response & act on the information they receive.

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Today, we joined an emergency meeting convened by the House of Representatives (@HouseNGR) Committee on Healthcare Services to assess Nigeria's preparedness in responding to the #Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

For us, health security means sustained and predictable investment in epidemic preparedness, including health workers, risk communication, community engagement and Emergency-Ready Primary Health Care (ERPHC). Public trust requires continuous investment before, during, and after outbreaks. We will continue to monitor developments and amplify the information Nigerians need to stay informed and protected.

Read our latest article on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak and the global response 👇
https://t.co/9DwqIN2szt

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

Massive respect to @moniepoint for this, & impressive to see the attempt at having a geographical spread across #Nigeria 🙌🏾

My Alma mater is on the list 😃

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

Moniepoint Drops ₦3 Billion on Innovation Hubs Across 3 Major Nigerian Universities.

In a major CSR move, Moniepoint Inc. is investing ₦3 Billion over the next three years to establish state-of-the-art Innovation Hubs at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU).

These hubs will focus intensely on STEM — software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, robotics, product development, and entrepreneurship.

Open to students from all faculties, they’ll deliver hands-on, cohort-based training, mentorship, real projects, and direct industry pathways.

This initiative directly tackles one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges: the gap between university graduates and industry-ready tech talent. By building permanent, world-class facilities with curriculum input from Moniepoint’s own engineers, the company is creating a sustainable pipeline of homegrown, high-density technical talent.

As Co-founder & CEO Tosin Eniolorunda said: “Nigeria’s digital economy cannot run on potential alone.”

This is Moniepoint putting their money where their mouth is — paying forward the education that built them and investing billions to strengthen the foundation of Africa’s tech future.

Massive respect for this level of commitment to education and national development.

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

@alagboso Any gift for winners? 🌚

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

Another neglected but consequential disease that requires attention.

#RiverBlindnessNG

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

The blackfly (called Mutumutu in some local communities) breeds near fast-flowing rivers and streams.  Breaking this cycle starts with awareness. And treatment.

Save this and share it. The more people know how it spreads, the sooner we can stop it.
#RiverBlindnessNG @Fmohnigeria

[Gates Nigeria @Gates_Nigeria]

As we celebrate #AfricaDay today, we're spotlighting leaders turning ideas into real impact in Nigeria and across the continent.

From health research and data-driven solutions to women's leadership, these changemakers are reshaping systems and showing what is possible when solutions are led from within.

Through their work, whether translating research into policy, using data to improve women's health, or building more inclusive and resilient systems, they are helping drive progress that lasts.

Meet the people building a stronger, more equitable Nigeria and Africa.

Swipe to hear from them👉🏾

#AfricaMonth

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

We are pleased to formally acknowledge our partnership engagement with Global Institute for Disease Elimination (@GLIDE_AE) on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly to support the delivery of the Bridging Borders, Breaking Blindness project focused on the resurgence of Onchocerciasis in Cross River and Kaduna States.

The ceremony was graced by the CEO of GLIDE, Dr Farida Al Hosani (@DrFaridaHosani) and our Managing Director @VIhekweazu. The partnership will support advocacy, coordination, and stronger alignment across disease programmes to contribute to more integrated and sustainable elimination efforts. Looking forward to advancing this important work together.
#RiverBlindnessNG #WHA79

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Happening now @WHO Press Briefing on #Ebola.
@NCDCgov @WHOAFRO

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

Dear journalists,

If you have ever thought to share your experience, or perspective of how media trainings, fellowships or other capacity building programmes are designed then we would love to get your thoughts:

https://t.co/b9QC4qqEaW

Cc:
@africahlthwatch
@ONECampaign

[Africa Health Watch @africahlthwatch]

Africa Health Watch and @ONEinAfrica are inviting journalists across Africa to share insights on the realities of reporting today including challenges, capacity gaps, and opportunities for stronger support and collaboration.

The findings from this survey will help inform the design of future Africa-focused journalism initiatives and partnerships.
If you’re a journalist in Africa, your voice matters and we would like to hear from you.

Take the survey here: https://t.co/jjE0PS1S0H

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

It’s good to be back doing #WalktheTalk: Health for All Challenge as it returns for its 2026 edition in Geneva 🏃🏽‍♂️🏌‍‍🏊🏿‍♀️‍⛹‍🏋🏿‍♀️💃

A global moment of movement and solidarity ahead of #WHA79, promoting healthy lifestyles, inclusion, and wellbeing for all.

#HealthForAll

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

Yay 🎉

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Today, we officially launch the new Nigeria Health Watch website.💃🏽🕺🏽

With a cleaner look, smoother navigation, and easier access to stories, data, and advocacy content, the new platform is designed to make exploring health conversations in Nigeria easier and more engaging.

We can’t wait for you to explore it. 🚀

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

A major milestone for vaccine preparedness. In this edition of the Lassa Lens Initiative Newsletter, the launch of the Lassa Fever End-to-End Access Roadmap marks a critical step toward ensuring future vaccines move from development to equitable access across West Africa.

See how Lassa is one example of other diseases.

Read the full update: https://t.co/amGe5ihDdh

Subscribe: https://t.co/gUHw27brTD

#EndLassaFever

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 opens next week in Nairobi, Kenya and Africa Health Watch is proud to be an official Media & Communications Partner.

Expect live coverage, analysis, and conversations shaping the future of health in Africa.

Follow @africahlthwatch so you don’t miss any updates.

#WHS2026

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

#WorldHealthDay
#StandWithScience

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Today is #WorldHealthDay.

Strong health systems are built on evidence, innovation, and trust in science.

The theme for 2026 #WorldHealthDay, #StandWithScience, underscores the importance of using science to guide decisions and ensure better health for everyone.

[Vivianne Ihekweazu @VIhekweazu]

Thank you to the @MSIchoices team for the warm welcome at your office yesterday. Our conversation reinforced a hard truth. While we encourage more women and girls to seek reproductive health services, the supply of services and commodities still falls far short of demand, leaving decision-makers failing women and girls at a clear health and economic cost.
@UNFPANigeria @GatesAfrica @PlanGlobal @PMNCH @PathfinderInt @FP2030Global

[Chukwuemeka Oguanuo @unclejaggz]

Very insightful meeting…

#Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally. Yet, family planning is rarely prioritised as a key preventive strategy, nor is it meaningfully integrated into MNCH initiatives, including #MAMII.

This is very risky, & must change...

[Nigeria Health Watch @nighealthwatch]

Sexual and reproductive health and rights is not just a health issue it is an economic imperative.

When girls and women can decide if, when, and how many children to have, the benefits extend far beyond individual families, strengthening households, communities, and national development.

Yesterday, we reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening partnerships with @MarieStopes to drive advocacy for increased access to SRHR services, backed by sustained investment, particularly at the subnational level where these services matter most.

[Chibuike Alagboso @alagboso]

Had the opportunity of pitching, being accepted & funded to co-facilitate a workshop focused on solutions journalism & investigative journalism with @WamwariCK at the AIJC in 2024. Then it happened in South Africa. Glad to see it's going to Kenya this year. If you have an idea, pitch it. It's a fantastic place to learn & connect with colleagues. @beetromp & the team do a great job of curating, coordinating and supporting participants to attend. #SoJoNigeria