Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Opinion
April 18, 2025

Safe Motherhood In Nigeria: A Case Study Of USAID Pathfinder International’s Saving Mothers, Giving Life In Cross River State BY FELIX UKAM NGWU

As a partner in the SMGL programme, CHEDRES implemented a range of activities to improve maternal health outcomes, including: Maternal health is a crucial component of global public health, particularly in developing nations where maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high. Nigeria, one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rates, has been the focus […]

Breaking News , Governance , Opinion
March 30, 2025

Trumpism And Global Health Diplomacy In Africa: Challenges And Realities BY FELIX UKAM NGWU 

Quote: “Health diplomacy is not just about aid; it is about power, influence, and the ability to shape global health narratives.” – Chatham House Global Health Report. Introduction Trumpism, characterized by nationalism, populism, and a transactional approach to international relations, has significantly influenced global health diplomacy. The impact of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies […]

Breaking News , Cross River
March 8, 2025

CHEDRES Calls For Urgent Domestic Action To Protect Women’s Health And Rights In Nigeria

Founded in 2002, CHEDRES promotes health equity, social justice, and community empowerment in Nigeria.  By TheInvestigator The Centre for Healthworks, Development and Research Initiative (CHEDRES) has called on Nigerian policymakers to increase domestic investment in women’s health and rights amid concerns over potential cuts in international aid. The call was made on International Women’s Day […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health , Investigation
December 8, 2024

Investigation: How Poor Workmanship And High Material Costs Leave Ekukunela Community Struggling To Survive

By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reports on the dire situation that residents of neglected Ekukunela community in Ikom, central Cross River State find themselves as the only health post serving six villages is collapsing before their very eyes. The construction of a comprehensive health centre for the people started in 2010 but remains uncompleted after […]

Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Investigation
August 13, 2024

How Akwa Ibom Govt. Diverted Millions Of Naira for Legislative, Judiciary And Media Projects

Nine months between the nightfall of the Udom Emmanuel administration and dawn of Governor Umo Eno administration, the Government of Akwa Ibom State, in disregard to the State procurement law awarded multi-million-naira contracts across the state judiciary, State Assembly and Ministry of Information. TheMail’s investigation uncovered gross misconduct in the award of contracts that contravenes […]

Breaking News , Cross River , Health
August 2, 2024

Stakeholders Discuss Funding Solutions For TB Interventions In USAID-Supported Roundtable

The activity was implemented by the Fund TB Cluster, with support from USAID and Palladium. By Christiana Ofem  A crucial stakeholder roundtable discussion on unlocking funding for tuberculosis (TB) interventions was held in Calabar, bringing together key representatives from various sectors to address the persistent challenges in financing TB-related initiatives.  The event, organized by USAID […]

Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Cross River , Delta , Health , Imo
July 16, 2024

USAID-Supported FundTB Project Seeks Policy Changes For Improved Interventions

A unique dimension of the project is that it will also work with the private sector to attract funding for improved TB services. By TheInvestigator  Policy Alert together with four other organisations have commenced the implementation of a project geared towards enhanced and sustainable service delivery through increased domestic investment for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions in […]