Nigeria is confronting many intertwined challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic, to internal conflicts and civil unrest, to the worst economic recession in four decades.
Different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic present governments and decision-makers across low- and middle-income countries with distinct challenges.
There has been a dramatic and alarming rise in the prevalence of so-called “fake news” around the world in the past two years.
Adolescents experience a number of major neurobiological, hormonal, physical, and psychological changes, which present important risks to their health and well-being.
Nigeria has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world.
Implementing comprehensive, community-focused primary health care is a major challenge in post-conflict regions such as South Sudan and neighbouring Northern Uganda.
South Sudan has some of the worst health indicators in the world. This project will seek to address the problem by improving community health-worker motivation and performance.
Less than one-third of Nigerian women receive skilled care during delivery. This project will aim to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths by improving vulnerable women's access to healthcare services during and after childbirth.
Faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, Nigeria has identified maternal and child health as a priority issue.