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Partnership to strengthen immunisation; The Kano State model

Bashar Abubakar

November 05, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Wudil

Cold storage supply chains improve the reliability of vaccine delivery. In Nigeria’s Kano State, the establishment of zonal cold stores has increased immunization coverage. Local nodes equipped with solar powered refrigeration provide storage for vaccines, which are then delivered to supply smaller health centers in the area. The initiative came from a partnership between the Nigerian state and nonprofits, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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IntegratE; Breaking down barriers in the uptake of family planning services in Kaduna State

Bashar Abubakar

October 14, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Karatudu, Kaduna

In Nigeria, a project known as IntegratE is gaining traction as a means to improve access to and understanding around family planning. Specifically focused on increasing contraceptive coverage for women, this program trains health workers – not just hospitals, clinics and pharmacies – to become Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors and Community Pharmacists in order to make access easier, especially for teenagers and young adults.

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Lessons from Kaduna: improving immunisation coverage through local emergency coordination centres

Bashar Abubakar

September 30, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

Kaduna State in Nigeria hasn't seen a case of poliovirus since 2016 due to a series of approaches that aim to stop any potential spreads before they even begin. Between data monitoring, distributing tasks to increase efficiency and continuous oversight, the region has successfully increased immunization and stands as a region to learn lessons from.

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Mamacare: Using health education to improve maternal and child health in Lagos State

Bashar Abubakar

August 27, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

Providing mothers with access to health education during and after pregnancy helps reduce child mortality. In Nigeria, the Mamacare program teaches pregnant women about nutrition, hygiene, and infant health at clinics across Lagos State. The program, which is affiliated with WellBeing Foundation Africa, uses a network of midwives, who share experiences, teach lessons, and encourage the women to give birth at clinics.

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A Tale of Two PHCs in Niger State: Accessing Equitable Healthcare From Beji to Maito

Bashar Abubakar

July 23, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Beji village, Bosso Local Government Area, Niger

In Niger State, not all health clinics are treated equally, but one in the Beji village, Bosso Local Government Area (LGA) acts as a model for other healthcare providers to follow. From proactively educating patients about HIV to offering services most rural health clinics fail to offer, the Beji Primary Health Centre (PHC) "provides all the services a PHC is meant to deliver."

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Creating a haven for quality primary care in Niger: The Fuka example

Bashar Abubakar

June 24, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Fuka, Niger

Access to medical resources improves the effectiveness of health centers. In the village of Fuka, in Nigeria’s Niger State, NGOs such as the RAiSE Foundation and TY Danjuma Foundation have stepped in to support the local Primary Health Centre (PHC). Multiple initiatives, including home visits and the distribution of mosquito nets, have built relationships with the community; the most successful aspects have been the Mama Kit, given free of charge to pregnant women at the PHC, and the donation of an emergency ambulatory tricycle.

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Herd Immunity: Jigawa's community-driven approach boosts immunisation coverage

Bashar Abubakar

June 03, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Jigawa

Enrolling community members as Volunteer Community Mobilizers (VCMs) dramatically increases the effectiveness of public health campaigns. In Nigeria, the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has made progress with regard to immunization rates through its health ambassador program. The VCMs act as links between the localities and the public health services, ensuring that each that child receives vaccinations on schedule. The state has also used VCMs to increase the frequency of home visits and outreach efforts.

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Isolate, trace and respond: How a new emergency operations centre has improved outbreak response in Kebbi

Bashar Abubakar

May 13, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kebbi

Local public health infrastructure makes monitoring and responding to epidemic outbreaks possible. In Nigeria’s Kebbi state, The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) operates Public Health Emergency Operation Centers (PHEOC), which serve as local nodes in the country’s battle against infectious disease. Each PHEOC coordinates with a local committee of leaders in identifying, isolating, and treating cases of infectious disease.

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Beyond Surgery: Gesse Centre's innovative approach to fistula care in Kebbi

Bashar Abubakar

April 23, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Birnin, Kebbi

Fistula repair surgery has become routine in the state of Kebbi in Nigeria thanks to the implementation of a health center that has made treatment easier for women to access. The center aims to address both medical and societal causes, by addressing underlying issues and patient-centered health practices.

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#ArewaMeToo and the Centre Giving Sexual Abuse Survivors a Voice in Niger State

Bashar Abubakar

March 25, 2019 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Minna, Niger

Raising awareness about sexual abuse helps create space for the support and healing of victims. Using the #ArewaMeToo campaign as a platform, women in Nigeria are drawing attention to the shortcomings of Nigeria’s sexual offenses law. Sexual abuse is pervasive, but social pressure or the fear of dishonoring families often leads to silence. Organizations like the Rayuwa Sexual Assault Referral Centre (RSARC) are also raising awareness and providing support to victims of sexual abuse in Niger State. RSARC provides counseling, medical examinations, and ongoing support to survivors of abuse.

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