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Can reforms make primary health care trusted, funded, and functional for everyone? In this #NHWPost by @ibk_og and @t_chinwendu, @DrPavelUrsu argues that alignment, domestic financing, and community trust will determine whether universal health coverage in Nigeria becomes real. Read: nhwat.ch/483T6CH @Fmohnigeria

Africa is often at the centre of global discussions on infectious disease. As a result, pathogen samples and genomic data from the continent can play a key role in developing vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments. As negotiations continue on the #PABS system, several African countries are signing bilateral health agreements with external partners. This raises questions about whether countries sharing outbreak data will receive equitable access to the medical countermeasures developed from it, and whether these bilateral deals will complement or complicate the PABS framework. Read full article: africahealthwatch.com/p/why-the-pabs… @WHO @AfricaCDC #PandemicAgreement

Always delighted to return to the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, which, like for thousands of other health professionals, provided me with essential knowledge and training for my career in infectious disease control and public health. More than three decades later, the London School is still demonstrating its commitment to knowledge sharing, excellence and partnership, including through its Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, a @WHO Collaborating Centre on Health Systems and Chronic Conditions. I was grateful to the Centre’s leadership, and to @CMO_England Professor Chris Whitty, for welcoming and briefing my team today on its superb work. I look forward to the London School joining the almost 800 other institutions we partner with globally at the first Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres, which opens on World Health Day, 7 April, in Lyon, France. tinyurl.com/2ks7zvjh

As Nigeria pushes forward with health sector reforms, one question deserves sharper attention: are states matching ambition with adequate investment? In this #NHWPost, @solomonyemi examines state health spending trends and makes the case for stronger prioritisation, smarter incentives, and a financing system that rewards measurable results. Read the article: nhwat.ch/4bnlRuU @Fmohnigeria

On the margins of the 39th @_AfricanUnion Assembly, Africa CDC convenes a high-level event focused on strengthening Africa’s health workforce, community health systems, and sustainable immunization programmes. Hosted by H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT), GCFR, President of Nigeria and AU Champion for Human Resources for Health. 📅 13 February 2026 ⏰ 17: 00 – 18: 30 (EAT) 📍 Science Museum, Addis Ababa Investing in health is investing in Africa’s future. #HealthSecurity #AfricaCDC @Fmohnigeria

It's World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day! Chikungunya Dengue Dracunculiasis Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) Leishmaniasis Leprosy Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) Mycetoma Noma Onchocerciasis (river blindness) Rabies Schistosomiasis Trachoma & other neglected tropical diseases affect 1.5 BILLION people globally, with the African region bearing approximately 40% of the global NTD burden. who.int/campaigns/worl… #UniteActEliminate #BeatNTDs

A twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could shift the HIV landscape in Nigeria. But without deliberate action on access, affordability, and delivery, innovation will not reach those who need it most. In this #NHWPost, @olikendrick_ & @S_0ko02 make the case for why access, affordability, and delivery must be prioritised now if twice-yearly lenacapavir is to strengthen Nigeria’s HIV prevention response. Read: bit.ly/49PLXY4

Across Africa, bilateral health agreements are shifting aid from open-ended support to co-financed deals with clear exit timelines. As negotiations on the @WHO Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (#PABS) system are set to resume in Geneva in January 2026, questions about data, ownership, and power in global health are becoming harder to ignore. This article examines the U.S.–Africa bilateral health MoUs under the America First Global Health Strategy, and what it could mean for the future of health cooperation. Read more: africahealthwatch.com/p/the-changing… #GlobalHealth #AfricaHealth

Behind every informed reproductive health decision is clear, trusted information, yet many young people still lack access to reliable, judgment-free guidance on family planning. In this interactive #NHWPost, @chris__II and @TzarOluigbo highlight how an AI-driven chatbot by @HoneyandBanana is providing young people with a safer and more confidential way to ask questions, learn, and make informed choices about their reproductive health. Read here: bit.ly/4a1RGuo

#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK When countries channel health taxes into strategic investments, it improves both health and economic outcomes in a country. By investing in healthcare, we can create a ripple effect of positive change that benefits individuals, communities, and the economy as a whole. @Fmohnigeria #BeyondAidDependency

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. @muhammadpate affirmed that @Fmohnigeria fully supports the proposed amendment, describing it as a timely and strategic policy intervention to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the country. He noted that introducing a percentage-based levy would better reflect market realities and serve as a stronger deterrent to the excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. In line with this, he recommended a 20 % levy as an appropriate and impactful rate, adding that the earmarking of part of the revenue for health promotion and disease prevention programmes would significantly strengthen Nigeria’s public health response and reduce long-term healthcare costs. #EndNCDs

Why support the @GlobalFund? Because it works. Because it has driven unstoppable progress against the deadliest infectious diseases, strengthened health systems, and saved millions of lives. Most importantly, because where you live should never determine whether you live. The Global Fund has already saved 70 million lives, and there are millions more to reach. Join the commitments. Let’s #StopAtNothing to #EndAIDS, #TB & #Malaria.

#Nigeria, through the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, @Fmohnigeria, @muhammadpate, commits USD 15 million to the @GlobalFund’s 8th Replenishment, strengthening health systems, advancing equity and fighting HIV, TB and malaria. Together, we can #StopAtNothing and #SaveLives.

Reporting in conflict settings can be tough. It is important to tell stories with depth, spotlighting what is working and amplifying voices that often get lost in the chaos. #SoJoNigeria @soljourno

Africa’s health story is being rewritten by Africans, for Africans. As #CPHIA2025 kicks off today, we are thrilled to announce that Africa Health Watch is a proud media partner for the conference, bringing you key insights and conversations in a unique way through #AfricaHealthDispatches. Stay tuned!

From the rapid vaccination of over 31,000 people to integrated care for pregnant women and newborns, and stronger surveillance across borders, experts at today’s @WHO live Q&A highlighted how coordination, community trust, and early detection now guide how outbreaks are controlled and contained. The message is clear: no country or community can fight an epidemic alone. Partnership, preparedness, and local leadership remain the pillars of lasting epidemic control. #Ebola #AfricaHealth

Africa bears 94% of the world’s malaria burden, this is a crisis that costs lives and drain billions of dollars from economies every year. At the @endmalaria Big Push meeting in Abuja, leaders highlighted that malaria elimination is not just a health goal, it’s a social and economic imperative. Progress, however, is possible. Some countries are already showing that with strong commitment, strategic planning, and resources, we can #EndMalaria. Read the full article on the RBM Big Push meeting and why Africa must lead the battle against malaria - africahealthwatch.com/p/the-big-push…

For too long, African countries have relied heavily on external aid, leaving health systems vulnerable whenever funding is cut or delayed. On the sidelines of #UNGA80, Ghana’s President H.E. @JDMahama launched Accra Reset, an ambitious extension of the #AccraCompact. While the Compact set the vision for health sovereignty, the Reset seeks to carry that vision into global spaces, align African priorities with multilateral commitments, and turn pledges into tangible action. This article captures deep insights into the key discussions at the #TheAccraReset launch: africahealthwatch.com/p/the-accra-re…

Remittances from Nigerians abroad hit $20.93 billion in 2024, 4 times the nation’s FDI. These funds support households, education, and vital needs like healthcare, helping families access treatment and manage medical costs. @nidcom_gov #NDD2025 #DiasporaDay2025 #HealthFinancing

Insightful webinar,virtual briefing on @VitalStrategies, @Tobaccoecon report,"The Future of Health Financing in Africa: The Role of Health Taxes" Why taxes matter; Generate sustainable revenue Reduce NCDs e.g diabetes Save lives/strengthen health systems #Tax4Health #HealthTax