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Nifemi Babasanmi Experts has called for Immediate creation of Early Warning Response Situation Rooms across the states in the South South region to facilitate integrated reporting systems and coordinated response to threat signals. They stated this in a communique at the end of a community security architecture dialogue on early warning and early response organised by CISLAC-TI Nigeria with support from Open Society Foundation Africa. The group highlighted that proactive community mobilization and integration into Early Warning and Early Response systems will facilitate reporting of threat signals and timely response. “ We need formidable group building in the Early Warning process to engender a strong…

Bukola Afeni The Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC) has urged Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to join forces in tackling the challenges confronting the country’s healthcare sector. The group stated this at the Annual General Meeting Policy Dialogue 2.0 meeting in Abuja. The Chairman of HERFON/HSRC, Idris Muhammad said, lack of adequate resources in the health sector has led many professional health practitioners to leave the country. According to the chairman, the health organization, is making effort to ensure that Nigeria health system adopt the best practice to have a robust health system. He said, “We are trying to adopt the…

Bukola Afeni Nigerians face numerous challenges ranging from inadequate access to clean water sources, poor sanitation facilities and low levels of hygiene practices. A significant portion of Nigeria’s population lacks access to safe and reliable drinking water sources. However, rural communities are particularly affected by this challenge, and it has significant impacts on public health, education, and economic development. With concerted efforts and strategic interventions, it is possible to improve the WASH sector in Nigeria and ensure a healthier and more prosperous future for the citizen in terms of hygiene.According to UNICEF, poor access to improved water and sanitation in…

Bukola Afeni Neglected Tropical Diseases(NTDs) are communicable diseases that are associated with poverty and are prevalent in isolated areas with poor nutrition, poor sanitation, poor water and substandard housing conditions. NTD day is celebrated on 30th January of every year to create awareness about the diseases. Neglected Tropical Diseases are usually found in Africa and other Asia countries. The World Health Organization, Cluster Lead for UCN, Chavan Laxmikant, said globally there are 21 Neglected Tropical Diseases. He said the theme for this year’s World NTDs Day celebation is strategic , which is “Unite , Create awareness , act together and…

Bukola Afeni In Nigeria, HIV/AIDS still remains a significant public health challenge globally, the country still continues to grapple with prevention strategies to curb the spread of the virus. Despite the challenges, stakeholders in the health sector are trying all their best to address the issues. Nigeria has an estimated 1.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS, with approximately 44,000 AIDS-related deaths annually. Despite progress in scaling up antiretroviral therapy (ART) access and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs, challenges still persist, including stigma, limited access to healthcare services, and funding gaps. A Medical Expert, Dr Beatrice Okoye , encouraged Nigerian leaders to strengthen political will…

Bukola Afeni In Nigeria, HIV/AIDS still remains a significant public health challenge globally, the country still continues to grapple with prevention strategies to curb the spread of the virus. Despite the challenges, stakeholders in the health sector are trying all their best to address the issues. Nigeria has an estimated 1.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS, with approximately 44,000 AIDS-related deaths annually. Despite progress in scaling up antiretroviral therapy (ART) access and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programs, challenges still persist, including stigma, limited access to healthcare services, and funding gaps. A Medical Expert, Dr Beatrice Okoye , encouraged Nigerian leaders to strengthen political will…

Bukola Afeni Water and sanitation are critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Leaving no one behind’ is the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to United Nations, a society can only achieve high rates of public health, gender equity, educational attainment, and economic productivity when all of its members enjoy their rights to water and sanitation. Addressing the WASH challenges in Nigeria requires a multifaceted approach involving government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector entities, and communities. The Executive Director of Inemo Foundation, Dr Opeyemi Adeosun implored the government to invest in prioritization of investments…

Bukola Afeni The Director General of the West African Institute of Public Health, Dr Francis Ohanyido, has called on stakeholders in the health sector to collaborate to improve the public health sector in Africa. He noted that cross sector collaboration and partnership will maximize resources in the health sector. The Director General stated this at the Academy of Public Health 2023 Induction Ceremony organized by the West African Institute of Public Health in Abuja. Dr Ohanyido encouraged young health professionals to inculcate team spirit so as to achieve positive result in the health sector. “There is need to work together to advance the health sector. Public health…