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The third panel highlighted that pandemic response is as much social as it is medical, with success hinging on trust, community engagement, and consistent communication. Panellists emphasised that leveraging trusted local voices, addressing community fears, and using social networks are essential, alongside strategies like social vaccination and continuous listening. @Fmohnigeria

.@Pingelsisa highlights three priorities for strengthening pandemic preparedness in Nigeria: 1️⃣ Institutionalise community listening. 2️⃣ Embed community engagement into the health system. 3️⃣ Strengthen frontline systems. She notes that preparedness is only effective when communities trust the systems enough to act when it matters. @Fmohnigeria

Misinformation, @Pingelsisa emphasises, often spreads through existing social and religious networks, so responses must follow the same channels. By partnering with community leaders, local media, and faith-based platforms, we saw that public health messages become credible, widely accepted, and more effective in supporting informed decision-making during a pandemic. @Fmohnigeria

.@Pingelsisa notes that the COVID-19 pandemic showed us that effective public health responses acknowledge people’s fears and uncertainties rather than simply correcting them. This led to the creation of the #HealthFactCheckNaija campaign, which used social listening across online platforms, @NCDCgov call centre data, and other sources to identify misinformation in real time. @Fmohnigeria

Speaking on the contrast between China’s centralised approach and Nigeria’s context, which requires deeper community engagement, our Director of Advocacy and Partnerships, @Pingelsisa, emphasises that our support to the @NCDCgov during COVID-19 demonstrated the importance of reaching people through community dialogues, radio programmes, and townhall meetings. Such approaches are essential in contexts where institutional trust is limited, ensuring public health measures are understood, accepted, and followed. @Fmohnigeria

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

"They say death came. No. It was sent for.... " In this poem, Dr Ebere Okereke reflects on lives lost not by chance, but through layers of neglect, weak systems, and the quiet normalisation of avoidable deaths in Nigeria's health care system. Read here: nhwat.ch/3PprC4a #NHWPost @Fmohnigeria

Shuwaki primary health centre in Kano State has seen improvements after upgrades, but many patients are still unable to access timely care. Read this week's #CommunityHealthWatch report to explore what is needed to turn progress into real access for them: nhwat.ch/4dLmoJY

Lead poisoning remains one of the most overlooked public health threats, quietly affecting children’s development, learning, and long-term potential across communities. Yet, with the right leadership, awareness, and coordinated action, it is entirely preventable. Through #ProjectAmplify, we are working to strengthen advocacy and support efforts to end lead poisoning in Nigeria. This week, together with @ResolveTSL, we visited the Cosmetics Division & Epidemiology Department of the @Fmohnigeria to deepen collaboration, align on priorities, and strengthen efforts to address lead exposure in Nigeria. #LeadFreeNaija

Strong health systems are built through deliberate choices, clear priorities, and accountability. In our latest Curated Conversations, @DrPavelUrsu, @WHONigeria Country Representative, shares key insights shaping the future of health in Nigeria. Here’s a glimpse of the conversation ahead of the full release on March 27, 2026. Subscribe to be the first to watch: @Nigeriahealthwatch/feature" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@Nigeriahealth…

Nigeria's health story is shifting this week, and you need to be paying attention. Stronger diagnostics. Bolder regional coordination. A reckoning with what doctor migration is really costing the country. Get the full picture in this week's #AWeekinHealth. 📬 Read & subscribe bit.ly/47c965l

Innovation is essential for development, but it must strengthen systems, expand access, and improve lives. The Future of Health Conference 2026, themed “From Innovation to Impact: The Future of Health is Now,” will spotlight practical solutions that translate innovation into impact. Save the Date: 29th October 2026. Click here for updates: futureofhealthconference.com #FHC2026

.@Pingelsisa highlighted how Nigeria Health Watch is strengthening citizen voice and accountability across states through subnational and community engagement. She explained that our goal is to ensure communities are informed, empowered, and able to influence decisions that shape PHC delivery where it matters most. #CommunityHealthWatch

This year's #InternationalWomensDay theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” calls for more than advocacy, it calls for action. But what does real action look like in practice? Join our #XSpace as experts unpack the conversation. Set a reminder: nhwat.ch/47ckLAY 🗓️ Mar 9, 2026 | ⏰ 2PM #IWD2026 @DrSalmaAnas @olubunmi_ooo

Women are on the frontlines of health emergencies, yet too often excluded from decision-making. Join our @WHO EPI-WIN webinar to hear from our experts on how to increase women's leadership in health crises. 📅11 March 2026, 1PM CET 🔗Register: bit.ly/4tKTHT7 #IWD2026

Gender equity requires bold leadership, accountability, & action to dismantle barriers & create systems where women can thrive & lead. Looking forward to joining this important conversation this #IWD2026 on the state of gender equity, the progress made & the work that still lies ahead. 🗓 9 March 2026 ⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM EST 📍 Virtual | Zoom Register here: bit.ly/3MK0POS

#NHWQUOTEOFTHEWEEK Trust is the currency of a functioning health system. It is built through consistent quality care, transparency, financial protection, & respectful treatment of patients not policy commitments or infrastructure alone. When trust is present, people seek care earlier, participate in insurance, & engage with the system. Without it, even well-funded systems struggle. #HFN2026

Closing the gap between policy and practice requires real action from institutions, leaders, and communities. Join our #XSpace with @WghNigeria and @the_beardedsina as we discuss the theme for this year’s #InternationalWomensDay. Set a reminder: nhwat.ch/47ckLAY 🗓 9/3/2026 🕥2:00pm Don’t miss it! #IWD2026 @DrSalmaAnas @olubunmi_ooo

Too many maternal deaths occur during labour and postpartum, yet births still happen in settings with weak oversight. In this #NHWPost, Orode Doherty calls for a maternity system that makes regulated midwife-led care the safe and standard choice. Read: nhwat.ch/4cvXYDS

On the outskirts of Kebbi, routine immunisation is being rebuilt one doorstep conversation at a time. In this #NHWPost, @TzarOluigbo follows a mother who once faced vaccine refusal in her own home but now helps families protect their children. Read now: nhwat.ch/4sr9BAn