AHBN to launch Emergency Hazards Fund for Health Journalists

by Haruna Gimba | Apr 25, 2024 | Grant, Health Financing, News, Nigeria

The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) said it would launch an Emergency and Hazards Fund dedicated to supporting health journalists under the auspices of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHeJ). Coordinator of AHBN, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba announced the...

Counting the Cost: Epidemic preparedness budget in Nigeria

by Haruna Gimba | Apr 18, 2024 | Accountability, Health Financing, Nigeria

NAN Features Mr. Shedreck Hammayaji, 37, a dedicated nurse at Kwali General Hospital, Kwali, Abuja, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to healthcare and community service despite facing numerous challenges. During the height of outbreaks, Hammayaji said that he...

AHBN seeks government support for local medicine manufacturing

by Haruna Gimba | Feb 26, 2024 | Health Financing, News, Nigeria

By Iyemah David The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has called for Nigerian Government’s support in boosting local manufacturing of orthodox medicine to address health emergencies. The Coordinator of AHBN, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, made the call in an interview with...

AHBN commits to support FG on Women, Children’s health

by Haruna Gimba | Feb 26, 2024 | Health Financing, News, Nigeria, RMNCAH+N

By Haruna Gimba The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has reiterated its commitment to support the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FmoH) in promoting women and children’s health in Nigeria. AHBN Health Economist, Mrs Maimuna Abdullahi stated this in a...

AHBN congratulates Dr Salma, calls for health security agenda in Nigeria

by Haruna Gimba | Oct 1, 2023 | Health Financing, News, Nigeria

By Iyemah David The Africa Health Budget Network, (AHBN) congratulated Dr Salma Anas-Ibrahim for her achievements in the field of healthcare and contributions to the nation’s health sector. AHBN Coordinator, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba said this during a dinner in honour...

AHBN highlights need for improved advocacy, accountability for Women’s, Children’s Health

by Haruna Gimba | Sep 7, 2023 | Accountability, Health Financing, News, RMNCAH+N

By Iyemah David The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), has highlighted the need for improved advocacy and accountability for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health and well-being. Mrs Oyeyemi Pitan, Engagement and Partnership Consultant, AHBN, gave the...