March 2026

March 18, 2026 MPOX RESURGENCE: WHY AFRICA AND NIGERIA MUST PAY ATTENTION Opeyemi Hammed & Busayo Buoye, SRHIN Across the global health community, mpox is attracting attention again. Although it has been present in parts of Africa, recent reports of cases in countries such as the United Kingdom and India highlight how easily infectious diseases can cross borders in the […]

March 18, 2026 Hidden in Plain Sight: 20 Neglected Tropical Diseases Affecting Millions in Nigeria Opeyemi Hammed & Busayo Buoye, SRHIN Across many communities in Nigeria, millions of people live at risk of diseases that rarely make headlines but have devastating consequences for health, productivity, and quality of life. These conditions are known as Neglected

March 16, 2026 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – Heat Stress in Nigeria 2026 By Adetumise Fasiku | Program Officer, CEMPHER, SRHIN What is heat stress and how is it different from feeling hot? “Heat stress is a medical condition, not just physical discomfort. It occurs when the body’s heat regulation system is overwhelmed and core body

March 16, 2026 Nigeria Is Under a Heat Stress Warning- Here Is What That Means for You What heat stress is, what is causing it in Nigeria in 2026, and exactly how to protect yourself and the people around you Adetumise Fasiku | Program Officer, CEMPHER, SRHIN Last week, Nigeria’s official meteorological body issued a

Rights, Justice, and Action for Mothers and Children: Why Maternal Health Equity Matters More Than Ever by: Islamiyat Mukhtar Every year on International Women’s Day, the world reflects on the progress made toward gender equality while acknowledging the urgent work that still remains. The 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” calls