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Vivianne Ihekweazu

@VIhekweazu

An Afro-optimist who believes in the hope and opportunities on the African continent. Managing Director @nighealthwatch.

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Throwback to many many years ago, pre-COVID, when the BBC visited Landmark to document our story. They spoke on the scenic beauty and potential of Landmark as a premier tourist destination and stressed on the immense possibilities for coastal tourism in our region.

Their…

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Read this great interview with Chibuike Alagboso on via European Journalism Centre
'Back in 2018, during a workshop in Nairobi,I first discovered solutions journalism. Since then,it has profoundly shaped my approach Nigeria Health Watch'
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It's , themed 'Humanly Possible: Saving Lives Through Immunisation'.

Immunisation remains the most effective strategy for the prevention & control of common childhood diseases. While most children are vaccinated today, far too many are being left behind.

It's #WorldImmunizationWeek, themed 'Humanly Possible: Saving Lives Through Immunisation'. Immunisation remains the most effective strategy for the prevention & control of common childhood diseases. While most children are vaccinated today, far too many are being left behind.
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Health journalists are key players in epidemic preparedness & response in Nigeria. We celebrate them annually through the .

It is that time of the year again & this edition promises to be spectacular. Submit your nomination to win a category. Details nhwat.ch/3OVtRZW

Health journalists are key players in epidemic preparedness & response in Nigeria. We celebrate them annually through the #PEJA. It is that time of the year again & this edition promises to be spectacular. Submit your nomination to win a category. Details nhwat.ch/3OVtRZW
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The just concluded conference in 2024 was nothing short of spectacular!

The three-day event brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals & innovators to shape the future of healthcare in West Africa.

Great event by Medic West Africa 👌🏽👏

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The federal government allocates more money to healthcare each year in Nigeria, but a low percentage is spent due to the late release of funds.

In this , Ibukun Oguntola explores the challenges & discusses Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA's new reforms to address them: nhwat.ch/3JwCabp

The federal government allocates more money to healthcare each year in Nigeria, but a low percentage is spent due to the late release of funds. In this #NHWPost, @ibk_og explores the challenges & discusses @Fmohnigeria's new reforms to address them: nhwat.ch/3JwCabp
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The links between & health are becoming increasingly apparent. It is time to move from evidence to action.

We are excited to unveil the theme & date for the 10th edition of our Future of Health Conference. Save the date & watch this space.

The links between #climatechange & health are becoming increasingly apparent. It is time to move from evidence to action. We are excited to unveil the theme & date for the 10th edition of our Future of Health Conference. Save the date & watch this space. #ClimateHealthNexusNG
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Each state in Nigeria has potential that can be harnessed to revolutionize the healthcare value chain.

Register to join this forum to discuss: Empowering Sub-National Healthcare: Pathways to Unlocking Value Chain Potential in Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory: rb.gy/qu4q8c

Each state in Nigeria has potential that can be harnessed to revolutionize the healthcare value chain. Register to join this forum to discuss: Empowering Sub-National Healthcare: Pathways to Unlocking Value Chain Potential in Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory: rb.gy/qu4q8c
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When women are empowered, society benefits. The campaign provided a unique platform for women to amplify their voices and share their most pressing needs to improve their health and well-being.

We are glad to have been part of this crucial campaign 🙏🏽 White Ribbon Alliance

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Heading to Medic West Africa 2024? Join Nigeria Health Watch at Medic West Africa in Landmark Africa Lagos.

Don't miss our workshop on April 18: “Communicating Your Brand Value with Impact in the Healthcare Industry”.

Essential for enhancing engagement in healthcare in .

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Africa is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of , which affect food security & supply chain in the continent.

Media plays a crucial role in raising awareness about these issues, their potential consequences & the need for mitigation & adaptation strategies.

Africa is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of #climatechange, which affect food security & supply chain in the continent. Media plays a crucial role in raising awareness about these issues, their potential consequences & the need for mitigation & adaptation strategies.
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The inspiring book by Ike Anya #EndSARS is now available in bookshops in Nigeria.

What was it like to be a doctor in Nigeria in the 1990s? Read this by Vivianne Ihekweazu & get the book which, unravels Ike Anya's journey to becoming a doctor in 🇳🇬 nhwat.ch/SmallBySmall

The inspiring book #SmallBySmall by @ikeanya is now available in bookshops in Nigeria. What was it like to be a doctor in Nigeria in the 1990s? Read this #NHWPost by @VIhekweazu & get the book which, unravels Ike Anya's journey to becoming a doctor in 🇳🇬 nhwat.ch/SmallBySmall
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Get ready for something BIG hitting the media waves soon. We can't reveal all the details just yet, but trust us, it's going to be extraordinary!

Stay tuned, watch this space, and prepare to be amazed.


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Every heartbeat begins with a mother's love. We must ensure the well-being of mothers.

The aims to raise awareness about the importance of maternal health & inspire action towards a future where every mother has the opportunity for a safe & healthy pregnancy.

Every heartbeat begins with a mother's love. We must ensure the well-being of mothers. The #SafeMotherhoodDay aims to raise awareness about the importance of maternal health & inspire action towards a future where every mother has the opportunity for a safe & healthy pregnancy.
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The new Nigeria Health Sector Wide Approach aims to align resources & efforts together towards building a more effectively coordinated and resilient health system in Nigeria.

Kemisola Agbaoye explains in detail what is & its objective in this : nhwat.ch/4aO6F8f

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Climate change is a global crisis that exacerbates food insecurity by disrupting food production systems & supply chains.

The increasing frequency & severity of extreme weather events impact agricultural productivity & have significant implications for food security & nutrition.

Climate change is a global crisis that exacerbates food insecurity by disrupting food production systems & supply chains. The increasing frequency & severity of extreme weather events impact agricultural productivity & have significant implications for food security & nutrition.
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In our latest , Chibuike Alagboso recaps the annual meeting of NPHI Directors, senior MoH technical officers & organised by WAHO | OOAS, Africa CDC, IANPHI & , to accelerate the functionality of NPHI networks across West Africa.

Read here: nhwat.ch/4aoxujC

In our latest #NHWPost, @alagboso recaps the annual meeting of NPHI Directors, senior MoH technical officers & organised by @OoasWaho, @AfricaCDC, @IANPHIhealth & #USCDC, to accelerate the functionality of NPHI networks across West Africa. Read here: nhwat.ch/4aoxujC
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BREAKING:

HJFMRI_Nigeria begins the first-ever phase 2 clinical trial of IAVI’s vaccine candidate funded by @CEPI.

This is a major breakthrough in finding solutions for an acute viral hemorrhagic disease endemic to .

Details: nhwat.ch/3VFK2i5

BREAKING: @HJFMRI_Nigeria begins the first-ever phase 2 clinical trial of @IAVI’s #Lassafever vaccine candidate funded by @CEPI. This is a major breakthrough in finding solutions for an acute viral hemorrhagic disease endemic to #WestAfrica. Details: nhwat.ch/3VFK2i5
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Maternal mortality is still unacceptably high in Nigeria. Most of the deaths occur in communities.

Join us tomorrow on the to discuss how we can effectively improve maternal health outcomes in Nigeria.

Set your reminder: twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKq…

Maternal mortality is still unacceptably high in Nigeria. Most of the deaths occur in communities. Join us tomorrow on the #GivingBirthInNigeria #XSpaces to discuss how we can effectively improve maternal health outcomes in Nigeria. Set your reminder: twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKq…
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Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, though it is not predictable, is treatable.

There are proven interventions/strategies to early detect PPH for prompt management/treatment to improve maternal health outcomes.

Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, though it is not predictable, #PPH is treatable. There are proven interventions/strategies to early detect PPH for prompt management/treatment to improve maternal health outcomes. #GivingBirthInNigeria
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