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Mar 25 • 21 tweets • 11 min read
Maternal health is a vital aspect of public health, reflecting the well-being of mothers & the broader health of communities.
Implementing innovative strategies for unlocking funding opportunities for community-based providers can improve maternal outcomes.
#GivingBirthInNigeria
Today, we are attending the state-level kick-off workshop of the Promoting Accreditation for Community Health Services (PACS) project in Lagos State.
The project is supported by funding from @MSDforMothers & is being implemented by @SCIDaR_ & @SFHNigeria, targeting PPMVs.
Jan 15, 2021 • 12 tweets • 10 min read
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#WorldContraceptionDay takes place on September 26th every year. The day’s mission is to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.
Today we honour Professor Emeritus Oladipo Olujimi Akinkugbe. He was born in Ondo State, South-West Nigeria on the 17th July, 1933. He obtained his MBBS from @UoLondon in 1958, a diploma in Tropical Medicine from @LivUni in 1960 & a Ph.D. from @UniofOxford in 1964. #NHWTribute
At the age 35, Professor Akinkugbe became the youngest ever Professor of medicine at @UniIbadan. Between 1970 – 1974 he was the Dean, School of Medicine, and Head of Medicine in 1972. He was a recipient of the National Honour from the Republique of Cote d'Ivoire. #NHWTribute
This morning we are hosting a press conference ahead of our 2019 Future of Health Conference on Thursday in Abuja themed: “Time to Focus on Quality Healthcare: Improving Outcomes”.
Happening now at #NFELTPX19: Presentation on Outbreak of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis in Nigeria 2018-2019 season: epidemiological features and lessons learnt by Rimandeyati Yashe
The major lesson we learn during our study was that the availability of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) guidelines and preparedness plans at the lower levels did not translate to usage- Rimandeyati Yashe at #NFELTPX19
Sep 11, 2019 • 12 tweets • 11 min read
Bringing you happenings from the oral presentations on Surveillance & Information Management Systems, Vaccine Preventable Diseases & Immunisation Strategies #NFELTPX19@NCDCgov@ARFHng@AfenetNigeria@AFENETAfrica@CEPIvaccines
Abiodun Raji presenting on the Evaluation of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance System in Bayelsa State 2016 - 2017 at #NFELTPX19
It's our first Multi-Stakeholder meeting in Niger State for the #GivingBirthInNigeria project!!!
Theme: Catalysing Accountability for Maternal Deaths in Niger State. Stay with us for live updates
Watch live: facebook.com/nigeriahealthw…#GivingBirthInNigeria project is a rallying call for greater accountability for maternal deaths, aimed at key stakeholders, primarily at the community level, who encounter women at various touchpoints of their pregnancy- @uofonagoro at the Multi-Stakeholder Meeting in Niger State
Oct 14, 2017 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
It's been a busy week in the Nigerian health sector! Enjoy our summary of the major news stories here: nhwat.ch/2ynG7v9#NHWTop10#Monkeypox: FG denies vaccination in South-East.