Overdoses can occur to anyone from any background, anywhere in the world, as drug addiction knows no boundaries. International Overdose Awareness Day, observed annually on August 31st, aims to raise awareness of overdose deaths worldwide and inspire people to take action. In an effort to bring attention to one of the worst public health crises […]
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The now brewing discourse around the loss of human capital, dubbed brain drain, is not  entirely new in Nigeria, but, of course, it has become more generally concerning as Nigeria loses its best wind-shield wipers to better economies. Stability in all spheres of life is truly  enticing and Nigerians, now more than ever, are more aware and willing
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The importance of advocacy was highlighted to initiate interventions, drive conversations, and raise funds to ensure our children, families and vulnerable groups across Nigeria
We celebrate thousands of heroes who wear no capes but support the vulnerable, and collaborative efforts to increase appreciation and support for humanitarian causes. Indeed, it takes a village to raise a child by “supporting a person in a humanitarian crisis.”
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Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) announces 2022 award winners, calling more donors and partners to raise 300 million towards restoring Nigeria’s healthcare system
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Some see health care as a fundamental right, while others see it as a commodity. Universal health care (UHC) has progressed from an ambition to a reality in most industrialized countries in just over a century, but not all. However, for many people, particularly in poor countries, it remains a pipe dream. Never before has
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The healthcare system bears a great deal of responsibility, and rightly so. Furthermore, Adam Smith famously stated that a nation’s wealth is dependent on its people because there is evidence of a link between health and economic advancement. The Primary Healthcare Journey (PHC) Policymakers and political actors tried unsuccessfully to expand healthcare facilities until Professor
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Maintaining and growing confidence in vaccination is an urgent public health issue. Research, development and communications around quality vaccines has been on the rise ever since. The COVID-19 pandemic gave us all a glimpse into what the world looks like without vaccination. Clinical trials and surveillance have shown that vaccines have a favorable safety and
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