AHBN establishes Community of Practice for Immunization Budget in Bauchi

by Haruna Gimba | May 24, 2024 | Accountability, Health Financing, News, Nigeria

By Haruna Gimba The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) has established Community of Practice (CoP) in Bauchi State, aimed to reach the Zero Dose Children in the state. AHBN Focal Person in the state, Dr Hassan Shuaibu Musa, disclosed this in a statement issued on...

AHBN convenes meeting to improves Maternal, Child and Adolescents Health

by Haruna Gimba | May 13, 2024 | COVID-19, Health Financing, News, Nigeria, Press Releases

By Haruna Gimba The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) is convening a two-day Validation Meeting on Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP) for Women, Adolescents, and Children’s Health in Nigeria. Coordinator of AHBN, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, announced the...

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...