Nigeria Health Watch

The 10th edition of our Future of Health Conference is just 3 months away! This year's conference, which will take place in Abuja on October 24th, will focus on building resilience at the climate-health nexus by turning evidence into action. This landmark event is crucial as it addresses the urgent need to integrate climate action into health strategies, ensuring a healthier future for Nigeria and beyond. By connecting experts, policymakers, and advocates, we aim to drive impactful solutions and foster collaborations that will make a real difference. If you’re passionate about the intersection of climate change and health in Nigeria, this event is for you. Join us for a day of insightful discussions and meaningful collaborations. Interested in partnering with us? Contact us at events@nigeriahealthwatch.com. #ClimateHealthNexusNG

Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, though it is not predictable, #PPH is treatable. There are proven interventions/strategies to early detect PPH for prompt management/treatment to improve maternal health outcomes. Esteemed speakers at the first panel of our 2024 Policy Dialogue will share valuable insights into how the E-MOTIVE approach can leveraged to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage in Nigeria. Please register to join us at the #GivingBirthInNigeria event: https://lnkd.in/dpYGdzeE

How long should we wait while preventable maternal deaths continue to rob Nigeria, Africa and the world of its future? It is time to act swiftly because every life counts. 💔 Every year, hundreds of thousands of women lose their lives to preventable causes related to childbirth. These tragic losses are not just statistics; they represent families torn apart and communities left to grieve, and they even affect economic development. However, we have the tools, knowledge, and evidence-based interventions and strategies to change this narrative. Innovations in digital health and telehealth, and evidence-backed approaches like E-MOTIVE, a postpartum hemorrhage management bundle, offer promising solutions and renewed hope in addressing gaps in maternal healthcare. Scaling up these interventions will accelerate the decline in maternal mortality and create a substantial impact across Africa, potentially averting these deaths. Our 2024 policy dialogue, themed "Scaling Maternal Health Innovations in Nigeria: Learnings, Challenges and Opportunities," brought together key stakeholders, including the government at the national and sub-national levels, healthcare providers, civil society organisations, the private sector, and development partners to discuss the benefits, challenges, and strategies for implementing and scaling up maternal health innovations within the Nigerian healthcare system. Insightful remarks and recommendations were shared by our esteemed speakers, including the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas; World Health Organization Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo; MNCH Lead, Nigeria Country Office, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr Charity Usifoh Chenge, MBBS, MPH, MSc, DrPH; and Founding Director of the African Centre of Excellence in Population Health and Policy, Professor Hadiza Galadanci, who spoke on the E-MOTIVE Trial Results and Recommendations. The first panel, featuring Dr Binyerem Ukaire, Dr Habib Sadauki, Mrs Fatima Muhammad, and Dr Chukwunonso Nwaokorie, explored strategies for scaling up the implementation of the E-MOTIVE approach in PPH care within Nigeria's healthcare system. Dr Kemisola Agbaoye MD, moderated it. The second panel, titled "Scaling up Digital Health and Data Solutions Within Nigeria's Healthcare System for Improved Maternal Health," featured Njide Ndili, Chiagozie Iyizoba, Arit Edem, and Daniel Momoh and was moderated by Onyedikachi Victoria Ewe. The timely event showcased the urgent need to intensify efforts and scale up effective maternal healthcare innovations to avert preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria, Africa, and globally because a problem that has solutions shouldn't be a leading cause of global maternal mortality. Watch this space for the communique! #EndMaternalMortality #GivingBirthInNigeria

How long should we wait while preventable maternal deaths continue to rob Nigeria, Africa and the world of its future? It is time to act swiftly because every life counts. 💔 Every year, hundreds of thousands of women lose their lives to preventable causes related to childbirth. These tragic losses are not just statistics; they represent families torn apart and communities left to grieve, and they even affect economic development. However, we have the tools, knowledge, and evidence-based interventions and strategies to change this narrative. Innovations in digital health and telehealth, and evidence-backed approaches like E-MOTIVE, a postpartum hemorrhage management bundle, offer promising solutions and renewed hope in addressing gaps in maternal healthcare. Scaling up these interventions will accelerate the decline in maternal mortality and create a substantial impact across Africa, potentially averting these deaths. Our 2024 policy dialogue, themed "Scaling Maternal Health Innovations in Nigeria: Learnings, Challenges and Opportunities," brought together key stakeholders, including the government at the national and sub-national levels, healthcare providers, civil society organisations, the private sector, and development partners to discuss the benefits, challenges, and strategies for implementing and scaling up maternal health innovations within the Nigerian healthcare system. Insightful remarks and recommendations were shared by our esteemed speakers, including the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Ibrahim Anas; World Health Organization Country Representative, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo; MNCH Lead, Nigeria Country Office, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr Charity Usifoh Chenge, MBBS, MPH, MSc, DrPH; and Founding Director of the African Centre of Excellence in Population Health and Policy, Professor Hadiza Galadanci, who spoke on the E-MOTIVE Trial Results and Recommendations. The first panel, featuring Dr Binyerem Ukaire, Dr Habib Sadauki, Mrs Fatima Muhammad, and Dr Chukwunonso Nwaokorie, explored strategies for scaling up the implementation of the E-MOTIVE approach in PPH care within Nigeria's healthcare system. Dr Kemisola Agbaoye MD, moderated it. The second panel, titled "Scaling up Digital Health and Data Solutions Within Nigeria's Healthcare System for Improved Maternal Health," featured Njide Ndili, Chiagozie Iyizoba, Arit Edem, and Daniel Momoh and was moderated by Onyedikachi Victoria Ewe. The timely event showcased the urgent need to intensify efforts and scale up effective maternal healthcare innovations to avert preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria, Africa, and globally because a problem that has solutions shouldn't be a leading cause of global maternal mortality. Watch this space for the communique! #EndMaternalMortality #GivingBirthInNigeria

The Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (HSRII) is critical to addressing Nigerians' pressing health needs. Inadequate healthcare infrastructure and a shortage of healthcare professionals severely limit access to quality care, particularly in rural areas. This results in high maternal and child mortality rates and a dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. By modernising facilities, increasing healthcare funding, and expanding the workforce, #HSRII aims to improve health outcomes and accessibility for all Nigerians. The COVID-19 pandemic starkly revealed weaknesses in Nigeria's health system, emphasising the need for robust health security measures. Improving healthcare infrastructure and expanding the workforce will build a resilient and equitable health system capable of meeting the diverse health needs of Nigerians, ultimately ensuring a healthier and more productive society. #Health4AllNaija

In Nigeria, the journey to motherhood shouldn't be fraught with life-threatening risks. It is time to transform maternal healthcare and ensure safe deliveries for every mother. One promising approach to achieve this is to increase access to quality maternal healthcare for every woman, irrespective of where she is. We must recognise that maternal health is a fundamental aspect of public health, reflecting the well-being of current and future generations. The degree of care and attention a country devotes to maternal health, such as safeguarding women's health and well-being throughout pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period, often demonstrates how much it values its people. This is emphasised in Vivianne Ihekweazu's welcome address, which strongly advocates for improved quality maternal healthcare for mothers at the policy dialogue #GivingBirthInNigeria. The World Health Organisation's country representative, Dr Walter Kazadi, in his keynote address, extensively spoke on the recent WHO's #WHA77 resolution on maternal health, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3, which aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Meanwhile, Dr. Salma, SA to the President, spoke on the importance of prioritising maternal health interventions within Nigeria’s healthcare system and the current administration's efforts to improve maternal and child health in the country. Professor Hadiza Galadanci, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Director Africa Center Of Excellence For Population Health And Policy, Bayero University Kano made a powerful presentation on the E-MOTIVE Trial Results and Recommendations. She concluded that "Early Detection and Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage Using the WHO MOTIVE “First Response” Bundle is the answer to reducing the thousands of women who die from excessive bleeding. It is time to move from knowing to doing.

Maternal mortality remains a key global issue affecting women of reproductive age, particularly in the African region. In Nigeria, despite progress in healthcare, challenges persist in addressing maternal health issues effectively. According to a recent World Health Organization 2023 report, Nigeria ranked as having the second-highest number of maternal deaths globally. These outcomes indicate a disparity between Nigeria’s health outcomes and the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDG) target of less than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births. To address Nigeria’s poor indicators in maternal health, it is imperative to identify the existing gaps affecting Nigeria's maternal health outcomes and deploy innovations to bridge these gaps. Today, we are hosting our 2024 policy dialogue-themed “Scaling Maternal Health Innovations in Nigeria: Learnings, Challenges, and Opportunities.” This event aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss the benefits, challenges, and strategies for implementing and scaling up maternal health innovations within the Nigerian healthcare system. Join us live on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gVe9KCB6 #GivingBirthInNigeria

Like other countries, Nigeria faces significant challenges in providing comprehensive maternal healthcare, particularly in rural communities. While digital health solutions have shown promise in improving access to quality care and health outcomes, their widespread adoption and integration into the existing healthcare system remain limited. In Panel two of our Maternal Health Policy Dialogue, experts will discuss strategies to scale up maternal health digital solutions within Nigeria's healthcare system. Register to join us here: https://lnkd.in/dpYGdzeE

Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, though it is not predictable, #PPH is treatable. There are proven interventions/strategies to early detect PPH for prompt management/treatment to improve maternal health outcomes. Esteemed speakers at the first panel of our 2024 Policy Dialogue will share valuable insights into how the E-MOTIVE approach can leveraged to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage in Nigeria. Please register to join us at the #GivingBirthInNigeria event: https://lnkd.in/dpYGdzeE

Since the onset of the #COVID19 pandemic in 2020, immunisation efforts in Africa have experienced a significant setback, leading to a concerning increase in the number of unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children on the continent. In this insightful #NHWPost by Zubaida Baba Ibrahim, Dr Ephrem T Lemango, Associate Director of Immunisation at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), sheds light on the persistent challenges facing routine immunisation and vaccine coverage in Africa and offers valuable strategies for countries and communities across the continent to overcome these hurdles and improve vaccination rates. Immunization for #EveryChild is #HumanlyPossible. This piece is a must-read: Check it out: https://nhwat.ch/4cVox27 #VaccinesWork