Chukwuemeka Oguanuo

For too long, Africa’s stories have been framed through a narrow lens of crisis. But film & media can spotlight creativity, resilience & solutions to reshape perceptions and drive change. Today, our Senior Partnership Manager, @unclejaggz, spoke at the Africa Film Finance Forum 2025, hosted by @abchealthafrica, highlighting how storytelling can unlock investment and collaboration for Africa’s health systems.

Today is #WorldHealthDay. Strong health systems are built on evidence, innovation, and trust in science. The theme for 2026 #WorldHealthDay, #StandWithScience, underscores the importance of using science to guide decisions and ensure better health for everyone.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights is not just a health issue it is an economic imperative. When girls and women can decide if, when, and how many children to have, the benefits extend far beyond individual families, strengthening households, communities, and national development. Yesterday, we reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening partnerships with @MarieStopes to drive advocacy for increased access to SRHR services, backed by sustained investment, particularly at the subnational level where these services matter most.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights is not just a health issue it is an economic imperative. When girls and women can decide if, when, and how many children to have, the benefits extend far beyond individual families, strengthening households, communities, and national development. Yesterday, we reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening partnerships with @MarieStopes to drive advocacy for increased access to SRHR services, backed by sustained investment, particularly at the subnational level where these services matter most.

ICYMI: The call for proposals is ongoing for the 2026 @AIJC_Conference, taking place in Kenya from 10 - 12 November. Do you have a topic or training session that you think would enhance #AIJC2026? Submit proposals here by 5 April 2026: t.ly/o2L62

Lead poisoning remains a serious but often overlooked public health challenge in Nigeria, affecting children, families, and communities. We are pleased to announce the Project Amplify: Lead Poisoning Prevention in Nigeria, implemented in partnership with @ResolveTSL and @Fmohnigeria. Through this collaboration, we will drive advocacy and strategic communications interventions that will support policy uptake, institutionalisation, and sustained public engagement towards the coordinated National action to prevent lead poisoning in Nigeria. #LeadFreeNaija

The Future of Health Conference is back! “From Innovation to Impact: The Future of Health is Now”. Because innovation without impact does not shift systems or improve real lives. We are pleased to announce that the Future of Health Conference will once again gather leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the health sector. Save the Date: 29th October 2026. Click here for updates: futureofhealthconference.com #FHC2026

As Lassa vaccine candidates advance through clinical development, West Africa stands at a pivotal moment. Ensuring vaccines are delivered rapidly, equitably, and sustainably will require strong coordination, financing, governance, and accountability across the region. Join the ECOWAS R&D Lassa Fever Webinar Series as experts discuss operationalising West Africa’s first end-to-end Lassa Fever Vaccine Access Roadmap. 🗓 26 February 2026 ⏰ 10:00AM Register: bit.ly/owafe2e #EndLassaFever

At the heart of today’s global health debates, power is shifting from aid to information. In this #NHWPost, @solomonyemi examines how evolving health partnerships are reshaping data governance, sovereignty, and influence in Africa. Read: nhwat.ch/4pGpJNx #HealthForAllNG

At the heart of today’s global health debates, power is shifting from aid to information. In this #NHWPost, @solomonyemi examines how evolving health partnerships are reshaping data governance, sovereignty, and influence in Africa. Read: nhwat.ch/4pGpJNx #HealthForAllNG

How can solutions journalism thrive in fragile contexts? The first panel session at #SoJoAfricaSummit2025, ‘Complicating the Narrative: Finding & Reporting Solutions Stories in Times of Conflict,’ will dive into the complexities of reporting in dangerous contexts, exploring the risks, barriers, and the opportunities for uncovering truth amid conflict. #SoJoNigeria @soljourno

This weekend, we are hosting the first-ever Solutions Journalism Africa Summit! 🎉 Our Managing Director, @VIhekweazu, shares why this gathering is an opportunity to reshape how Africa tells its health stories, through the lens of solutions. Register: nhwat.ch/490CAET #SoJoAfricaSummit2025

In August 2025, H.E. President @JDMahama of Ghana hosted the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, Ghana. Titled “The Accra Initiative: African Health Sovereignty in a Reimagined Global Health Architecture,” aimed to reshape the future of health governance across Africa. #TheAccraReset