Samuel Gada

💬 "We have the solutions. We have to make sure that we are surfacing those." At the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026, Vivianne Ihekweazu, Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch, called for a fundamental shift in how the African continent's health story is told. Two narratives, she argues, must change: the idea that the continent lacks homegrown solutions, and the chronic dependence on external funders to sustain health systems. For Ihekweazu, African governments must step up to finance their own health care systems, because the answers already exist within their borders. ➡️ Which narrative do you think needs to change most urgently? Share in the comments. #WHSNairobi2026 #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems #AfricanSolutions #HealthFinancing

@fordsmith Absolutely. When people have consistent access to care, trusted information, and support, many health challenges can be addressed early before they become crises. It is a reminder that strong primary healthcare saves lives every day, not just in emergencies.

@_samuelgada Experiences like that show why consistent access to primary care can make such a difference in preventing crises before they escalate 🏥

Health is often taken for granted until crisis hits home. That is why stronger primary healthcare matters every day. Share your healthcare story. Speak up. Be heard. Drive change. #UHC #PrimaryHealthCare #NigeriaHealth

Behind every healthcare visit is a real story, and those experiences reveal what’s working and where gaps remain in our primary healthcare system. When communities are heard, better solutions become possible. Share your story. Your voice can help drive change. #HealthForAllNG

What we drink every day is quietly shaping our health. Sugary drinks may seem harmless, but they are driving rising cases of non-communicable diseases. Today, we begin our campaign to raise awareness & drive action on sugary drinks & their impact on our health. #HealthTaxesNG

Save the Date Twitter X Space on "Rights Justice Action for All Women and Girls" with @WghNigeria and @nighealthwatch 9th of March, 2 pm. Save link. Don't miss nhwat.ch/47ckLAY

Equal education. Equal opportunities. The freedom to speak without fear. Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay2026, we asked people on the street what justice for women and girls looks like in everyday life. Here is what they had to say. 👇🏾 #IWD2026

When women are priced out of care, silenced by stigma, or failed by weak systems, the country pays the price too. Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay 2026, this #NHWPost by @AsariNdem argues that defending women’s rights is essential to justice, public health, and national prosperity. A must-read: nhwat.ch/3NknNfM #IWD2026

Progress for women and girls cannot happen without rights, justice, and meaningful action. This #InternationalWomensDay2026, we are reminded that advancing health, opportunity, and dignity for women means removing the barriers that still hold many back. #IWD2026

When food prices rise, diets shrink, & pregnancy & early childhood nutrition pay the price. This #NHWPost by @chris__II and @tkovonah follows a household in Kubwa, Abuja, tracing how inflation reshapes market choices, meal portions, & maternal nutrition. Read: nhwat.ch/4semQo1

Should women carry condoms? We took this question to the streets. Beyond opinions, condoms remain one of the most accessible ways to prevent STIs and unplanned pregnancies, protecting health, education, and futures. Watch and share your thoughts?

Lenacapavir, a breakthrough in #HIV prevention, is now available in #Nigeria. The real test will be access for those most at risk. @WHO recommends lenacapavir as a twice-yearly injectable PrEP option, a game-changer for expanding prevention choices. The @GlobalFund, with partners, is helping create equitable access pathways for #LMICs and scale lower-cost supply. For Nigeria, its impact will also depend on readiness across regulation, financing, delivery, and community trust. Read more: articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/twice-yearly-l… articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/twice-yearly-l…

Nigeria plays an important role in global scientific discovery, but fragile research systems limit how that knowledge translates into national impact. This #NHWPost by @unclejaggz reflects on insights from Curated Conversations with Prof. @iruka_okeke on why building strong scientific institutions is essential for health security. 🔗 Read: articles.nigeriahealthwatch.com/curated-conver…

Nigeria has developed national frameworks to tackle antimicrobial resistance. However, progress depends on what happens at the community level. What will it take to move from policy to practice? Find out in our next Curated Conversations with Prof. @iruka_okeke. Drops tomorrow

We were pleased to welcome @DrPavelUrsu, @WHONigeria Representative & Head of Mission to Nigeria, to our office. We shared our work and had discussions on our approach to prioritising key issues across maternal newborn and child health, immunisation, primary health care, and other critical health areas in Nigeria. Look out for the upcoming #CuratedConversations with @DrPavelUrsu – coming soon! @Fmohnigeria @muhammadpate

Following the interactive session, the programme moved into the official flag-off of Phase 2 of the JigiBola 2.0 initiative. State Eye Care Desk Officers received the flag-off symbols, formally marking the start of the next phase and reinforcing a shared commitment to expand access to quality eye care services across their states. @Fmohnigeria @KatsinaStateNg

Ending malaria by 2030 will require states to fund, procure, and deliver consistently. In this #NHWPost, @Ajayihannah9 argues that without reliable supplies, testing, and last-mile systems, preventable deaths will continue. Read: nhwat.ch/4cr0oDp

#ValentinesDay is almost here! What better way to show love than by protecting the health of those who matter most? This season, go beyond the usual gifts. Enrol your loved ones in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Scheme and give them access to quality healthcare when they need it most. ❤️

When vaccination coverage is uneven, consent becomes a formality, myths spread, & screening stays out of reach. In this #NHWPost, @EnemaPrudence @t_chinwendu argue that making Human Papillomavirus vaccination routine is the real test of equity. Read: nhwat.ch/49XzG3V #WorldCancerDay2026 #UnitedByUnique

Unsure about vaccines? Ask a health worker. Vaccines do not affect fertility. Routine immunisation gives children the best start in life. #HealthForAllNG