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Good healthcare is not only the absence of illness but the complete social, mental, and physical well-being of humans. Governments work to improve healthcare with tools often referred to as policies. But citizens barely engage with these or other important conversations that impact their lives. The Break it Down Podcast is here to close that gap by simplifying and breaking down these concepts and policies so you can engage meaningfully. You should listen if you are someone curious about unde ...
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Healthcare for all Nigerians in 2024: Expectations and Predictions
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It's the final episode of the first season of the Break It Down podcast! Yes, it may have dropped a bit late, but it's never really too late to share what we expect from Nigeria's health sector this year. There's still enough time to get them done as we enter the last month of Q1. What are your expectations? What do you hope to see happen or change…
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CPHIA2023 in Focus: Unpacking Africa's New Public Health Order
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🎉 Get ready for another riveting episode of Break It Down! 🎙️ In this special episode, our MD, Vivianne Ihekweazu, speaks with Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Deputy Director General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This special episode is a sneak peek into the upcoming Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) set …
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Strengthening Public Health Workforce for Strong Health Security in Africa
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Ready for an eye-opening, mind-empowering podcast episode? We’ve got a special treat for you, and it’s not your usual hosts this time! In this episode of Break It Down, our very own Managing Director, Vivianne Ihekweazu, takes the mic to chat with the incredible Dr. Magda Robalo, a public health physician and former Minister of Health of Guinea-Bis…
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Nigeria and Mental Health Act: #BreakItDown
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In this episode, we dive into the world of mental health! We have two incredible guests in the house: Chime Asonye, the lawyer-turned-mental health advocate and founder of Nigerian Mental Health, and the ever-inspiring Lucy Abeng, a lecturer passionate about mental health through her Mental Health for Youth Initiative. We served up insightful takes…
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Maternal Deaths: Who Should Be Held Accountable?
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🎙️ Tune in to our latest podcast episode that's all about maternal health, but trust us, it's anything but boring! 😄 Join us as we dive into the world of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) with our fantastic guests, Onyedikachi Ewe, our very own Senior Programme and Advocacy Manager, and the amazing Bunmi Oyebanji, Progr…
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Health Insurance in Nigeria: What You Need to Know! #BreakItDown
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Hello, break it down community! We were away for some time after releasing the initial episodes but we are back with exciting episodes that will help you make more sense of Nigeria's health space and equip you with enough information to ask better questions. So this is a brand new Season! In this first episode, we embark on a journey to demystify t…
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Where do you seek healthcare when you need it?
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Where do you go to receive healthcare when you need it? While primary health centres should be the first point of call, secondary and tertiary health facilities are the places people usually go when they need care. Ideally, these places should be reached on a referral basis or in critical cases that PHCs are unable to manage. In our latest Break it…
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It's International Women's Day, let's #EmbraceEquity
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It's International Women's Day and this year's theme draws attention to embracing equity. In this episode, we focused on sharing ideas that can smash the inequalities women face when accessing healthcare and other opportunities. Our guests highlight why it's important to provide inclusive services for women & girls with disability. They shared some…
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As #NigeriaDecides2023, Will You Vote for Health?
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What is the connection between elections, politics, and the quality of healthcare we receive? A lot. In this episode, the co-hosts are joined by Nigeria Health Watch team members Thelma Chioma Thomas-Abeku, the Communications Coordinator, and Aloysius Ugwu, Policy and Advocacy Manager. They make the connection between politics, elections and health…
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How engaged are citizens when it comes to issues that affect their everyday lives? Are they aware of various policies and how they affect the quality of health they receive? In the first episode of the break it down podcast, co-hosts Asari and Chibuike explain why the podcast matters, why Nigeria Health Watch is doing it, and why it's important to …
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Yaay!!! We are excited to bring you the Break it Down podcast from Nigeria Health Watch! Drop your details here so you will be the first to know when the first episode drops - https://forms.gle/WijLZiAnEdbvW7D5A Reach out to us for questions via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com Or call - +234 708 501 4676 We are always happy to receive your feedback…
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