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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


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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.


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Jan 15, 2021 12 tweets 10 min read
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#NHWTop10 #HealthNews 1. @UNICEF, @WHO, @ifrc and @MSF announce the establishment of a global Ebola vaccine stockpile.

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Jan 14, 2021 16 tweets 11 min read
On our website this morning is a list of latest job opportunities in the Nigerian 🇳🇬 health sector... just for you!

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👉nhwat.ch/35F4zZr #NHWJobs Image #VACANCY:
Consultant, General Surgeon (Laparoscopy / Oncology), Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti, deadline 25th January 2021. Details here: nhwat.ch/35F4zZr #NHWJobs
Sep 25, 2020 12 tweets 11 min read
Let's talk about safe sex and contraception in Nigeria!

Join us NOW as we discuss access to quality contraceptives in Nigeria, with @MarieStopesNG and @SFHNigeria.

#NHWEngage #WorldContraceptionDay #MyContraceptiveChoice Image INTRO:

#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.

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Jul 14, 2020 5 tweets 4 min read
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 Image 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.
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Feb 20, 2020 27 tweets 243 min read
Today, the #GivingBirthInNigeria train moves to the Land of Equity, Kebbi State!

Theme: Catalysing Accountability for Maternal Deaths.

Stay with us for live updates from our multi-stakeholder meeting in Birnin-Kebbi.
Watch live: facebook.com/nigeriahealthw… ImageImageImageImage @KBStGovt @KebbiPHEOC @KebbiSPHCDA @KebbiTweets @MSDforMothers @TemitayoE @MEtiebetMD @Iyadunnio1 @AfricareNigeria @ToyinSaraki In 2019, @AfricareNigeria @EpiAFRIC & @nighealthwatch entered into a consortium to implement the #GivingBirthinNigeria project funded and supported by @MSDforMothers, to accelerate accountability for maternal deaths that occur in communities across Nigeria- @VIhekweazu Image
Dec 9, 2019 15 tweets 81 min read
On 12.12.2019, with a grant from @UHC2030 & in partnership with @CFHInitiative, we are organising a community hall forum at Giwa Village, AMAC Abuja to celebrate #UHCDay2019 . We will generate awareness & grassroots demand for UHC. We will hear community voices & #KeepThePromise @UHC2030 @CFHInitiative @ekemma @huwegov @Fmohnigeria @VaccineNet_NG @wellbeingafrica @HERFON_NG @results4dev @MallamPelliks @SFHNigeria @ohanyidof In celebration of #UHCDay2019, @nighealthwatch and @CFHInitiative are in Jiwa community of AMAC, FCT today to learn from the community members what they know about universal health coverage and Basic Health Care Provision Funds.
#KeepThePromise
#Health4AllNaija
Oct 18, 2019 49 tweets 390 min read
Yesterday is was simply incredible!
The #FutureofHealthConference continues this morning with a Stakeholders Summit themed:

Advancing #Quality Maternal Healthcare in Nigeria: What are the Missing Links?

#QualityHealthNaija @MSDforMothers @MEtiebetMD @TemitayoE @Iyadunnio1 @EpiAFRIC @AfricareNigeria @PharmAccessNIG @AbimbolaOnaolu @ShopsPlus @abtassociates Dr. Osagie Enahire, Honorable Minister of Health, @Fmohnigeria, delivering his keynote address at the #FutureofHealthConference Stakeholders Summit.
#QualityHealthNaija #GivingBirthInNigeria
Oct 17, 2019 21 tweets 159 min read
First session of the #QualityHealthNaija Conference begins now!

Theme: Quality healthcare: the foundation of primary healthcare
Watch live on Facebook: facebook.com/nigeriahealthw…
Watch live on Youtube: youtube.com/nigeriahealthw… @MEtiebetMD @chidizuwah @Dr_NRC_Azodoh @aeocoker @MSDforMothers @Iyadunnio1 @TemitayoE @PriscillaBHI @ekemma If the number of women dying everyday while giving birth in Nigeria is not an emergency, I don't know what is- Engr. @chidizuwah at the #QualityHealthNaija Conference
Oct 16, 2019 18 tweets 77 min read
.@ikeanya & @ekemma will be live on @NigeriaInfoAbj in 15mins to discuss tomorrow's #QualityHealthNaija Conference with @inya01 & @Benjaminubiri

Tune in to join the conversation about the most anticipated health conference in Nigeria! 💯💯💯 @ikeanya @ekemma @NigeriaInfoAbj @inya01 @Benjaminubiri @abtassociates @ShopsPlus @SFHNigeria @CAID_Nigeria @drpc_nig @MarieStopesNG @Omokhudu_I @PharmAccessOrg @qualitycareNet @HEFAMAA_LASG The #QualityHealthNaija Conference is now live with @inya01 @ikeanya & @ekemma

Tune in to @NigeriaInfoAbj or listen live at: radio.nigeriainfo.fm/#
Oct 15, 2019 16 tweets 123 min read
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”.

Stay with us for updates!
#QualityHealthNaija @abtassociates @ShopsPlus @SFHNigeria @qualitycareNet @PharmAccessOrg @CAID_Nigeria @MarieStopesNG @inya01 @drpc_nig @PACFaHatSCALE Our Future of Health Conference series has continued to be the leading platform in Nigeria that brings together CSOs, health professionals, development partners & policy makers looking for solutions to the challenges we face in the health sector - @adankemeze
#QualityHealthNaija
Sep 11, 2019 32 tweets 273 min read
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
Sep 10, 2019 23 tweets 175 min read
Continuous quality improvement is key towards maintaining the relevance of any field epidemiology programme- Dr. Simon Antarra Acting Executive Director, @AFENETAfrica at #NFELTPX19 @AFENETAfrica @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AfenetNigeria @NigeriaFELTP @WHONigeria @WHO @AfricaCDC @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho The increasing relevance of field epidemiology capacity, the increasing demand of field epidemiology is universally acknowledged. Unfortunately, funding is waning- Dr. Simon Antarra Acting Executive Director, @AFENETAfrica at #NFELTPX19
Sep 10, 2019 35 tweets 262 min read
#NFELTPX19 is finally here!!!

Theme: Applied epidemiology: providing evidence for public health action
Stay with us for updates as we highlight the great strides in Health Security in Nigeria.
Watch live: @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I @AFENETAfrica @AfenetNigeria @PHE_uk @Fmohnigeria @Ecowas_cdc @OoasWaho @ResolveTSL @CEPIvaccines Looking through the #NFELTPX19 agenda, I can see a stellar list of speakers who will impart new knowledge and skills and advance public health science- @solaruna at the 4th Annual NCDC/NFELTP Conference
Sep 5, 2019 29 tweets 215 min read
Today, the #GivingBirthInNigeria train moves to the salt of the nation, Ebonyi State (Abakaliki)

Theme: Catalysing Accountability for Maternal Deaths.

Stay with us for live updates from our second multi-stakeholder meeting.
Watch live: facebook.com/nigeriahealthw… @MSDforMothers @MEtiebetMD @TemitayoE @VIhekweazu @unwomenNG @Africare @ToyinSaraki @EbonyiState @GovDavidUmahi What is the most memorable piece of advice that your mother gave you?- @VIhekweazu asks participants as we kick off the #GivingBirthInNigeria multi-stakeholder meeting in #Abakaliki.
Jun 27, 2019 35 tweets 32 min read
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.

Read more: nhwat.ch/2ynG7v9 #NHWTop10 #HealthNews