Danger in Delivery: Unfinished Clinic Forces Nigerian Mothers to Risk Birth
What typically comes to mind when you think of a Primary Health Clinic? Perhaps a welcoming space equipped with cozy…
Traditional Medicine vs. Modern Policy: Can Assiga New Town Keep Local Deliveries Alive?
Patapata Health Post in Assiga New Town, Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State serves five communities –…
Wukari, Yorro, Zing PHCs: In Dire Need of Repair (Nigeria)
The state of Primary Healthcare Centre’s in Nigeria is an appalling reflection of a failed system. Ironically, these centers designed…
Does Misinformation Cause HPV Vaccine Hesitancy in Osun State, Nigeria?
Osun State is currently facing a challenging bout with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy, fueled by online misinformation, political rumours,…
Benue Communities Embrace Traditional Medicine as Primary Healthcare Falters
I felt sick and went to the health outpost here in the community but met nobody to attend to me.” …
Benue State: Dilapidated PHCs Hinder Residents’ Access to Quality Healthcare
The 2024 budgetary provision for the health sector in the state has been jacked up to 15%, Despite being the…
Cross River Water Crisis: The Struggle for Clean Water and Sanitation
As bad as the water situation in Agbara and Ekureku is, it has yet to get the attention of the…
Osun PHCs: Dilapidated Facilities & Supply Shortages Hinder Care
A first-time patient at the Comprehensive Primary Health Centre, Iwara in Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun State would…
Sokoto Healthcare Crisis: Patients Forced to Use Mats as Beds in Deplorable PHCs
From infrastructural deficit, shortage of staff to ill-equipment, the primary healthcare system in Nigeria continues to remain in a sorry…