What’s new in health, policy & innovation? Our latest newsletter just dropped! See what stories caught our attention this week, from a decline in #Mpox cases in Nigeria to WHO African Region's new Regional Director. A Week in Health has the latest stories you need to read:

A short story of accountability and how to demand for better health outcomes.. #Communityhealthwatch

As healthcare workers, your safety is just as important as the care you provide. 💚 With Mpox cases on the rise, here's what you need to do to stay protected: ⤵️ 1️⃣ Suit up with the right PPE. 2️⃣ Be extra careful when swabbing or handling needles. #HealthFactCheckNaija

What’s the real deal with Mpox? It spreads faster than you think—through close contact with skin, body fluids, or even contaminated bedding! 🛌🤚🏾 Let’s protect ourselves and others by staying informed and taking the right precautions. Together, we can stop the spread!

Community kitchens are a lifeline in #Sudan, playing a crucial role in feeding families and keeping hope alive. WFP is partnering with local organizations to support over 100 kitchens in Khartoum, sharing up to 140,000 daily hot meals.

.United Nations member countries are in the final stages of negotiating three agreements to be adopted at the Summit of the Future next week. My appeal: Make sure they are as ambitious as possible – to restore the hope and trust we need for #OurCommonFuture.

As we open the 79th #UNGA Session, we confront a world in trouble. But the good news is that we can do something about it. This is the place where solutions are made. And we need solutions across the board. Let’s renew our commitment to #OurCommonFuture. Let’s get there

What’s new in health this week? A lot! The latest edition of our newsletter, #AWeekInHealth, brings you closer to the big conversations—nutrition, #SDG progress, and the health threats we can’t ignore. Stay informed with the latest health updates impacting Nigeria and beyond.

Exciting News! The intersection of climate and health is rapidly becoming one of the most urgent global crises, particularly in countries like Nigeria. How can we turn evidence into actionable strategies that strengthen our resilience? We are delighted to announce Prof.

Happening the week: the Nigerian Healthcare Stakeholders Strategic Summit. Join experts for this crucial event to discuss the theme: Unlocking Healthcare Value Chain to Reverse Medical Tourism in Nigeria at the AfriHealth Conferences and Exhibitions holding on Wednesday 18th

A call for attention

In 2022, I attended #FHC2022, organised by Nigeria Health Watch, in person and I gained many insights from the panel discussions with key stakeholders advancing healthcare in Nigeria. Looking forward to #FHC2024. Register here: lu.ma/aiosptf5

We can’t shape a future for our grandchildren with a system built for our grandparents. The Summit of the Future is a chance to create more effective & inclusive institutions. Leaders must seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity for #OurCommonFuture.

It’s 2024 and yet, achieving gender equality remains a distant goal. We will only reduce poverty and inequality when we truly see women’s rights as our common objective.

#Braindrain has been a persistent challenge in Nigeria, with many healthcare professionals leaving for better opportunities abroad. Will the newly introduced Health Migration Policy be the solution we have been waiting for? Find out in this #NHWPOst by Alexander Chiejina:

Today, I addressed the General Assembly at its 10th Emergency Special Session, devoted to the situation in Palestine. International law, the UN Charter, and UN resolutions must be respected by all Member States. Justice and the rule of law are essential for achieving lasting

At a time of global division, science can be a powerful unifying force. I fully endorse the Statement on Trust in Science issued by my Scientific Advisory Board. un.org/scientific-adv…

In Nigeria, only two out of every ten children affected by malnutrition receive the help they need. In Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria, a community health initiative is reaching underserved communities with nutrition support, one village at a time.

African Voices at the UN Summit of the Future. Stay tuned! The Summit of the Future aims to unite a diverse range of stakeholders to take action towards restoring trust and fostering effective international cooperation to deliver on a better present and safeguard the future.

This remains as relevant as it was in 2019. Truth is timeless