Chukwuma Muanya

Nigeria

Born June 17, 1973.

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Articles

Building Africa’s capacity for epidemic intelligence, pandemic response

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Until recently, Nigeria was one of the countries commended for the successes recorded in containing the dreaded COVID-19 virus that swept the whole world off its feet with devastating effects and consequences. In fact, Europe and United States of America that predicted that the virus would lead to millions of people dying on the streets of Africa were worse off.
African women establish breast cancer council to improve survival

Oct 18, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Saturday, 19th October 2024 Worried that breast cancer is the commonest and deadliest form of cancer on the continent and only one in two women in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to survive for five years after receiving a diagnosis, a group of African women leaders have come together to form the Africa Breast Cancer Council, with the support of Roche, one of the world’s largest biotech companies.
Challenges of eliminating tuberculosis through free prevention therapy in Nigeria

Oct 5, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Tuberculosis Prevention Therapy (TPT) has been shown to significantly reduce mortality and prevent the disease in vulnerable populations, but efforts and strategies to scale up this treatment in Nigeria towards ending TB by 2030 have recorded slow progress due to some challenges. In this report, CHUKWUMA MUANYA identifies the challenges and efforts at addressing them.
Malaria may afflict 137.2 million more, kill up to 337,000 people by 2029 if…

Sep 27, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Experts led by Heads of State and Government at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly have warned that malaria may afflict 137.2 million more people, kill up to 337,000 persons by 2029 if critical funding is not received.
How to reduce adverse pregnancy, birth outcomes in Nigeria, by experts

Sep 6, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Several studies have shown that Nigeria has the second worst maternal and child morbidity and mortality rates, globally; and 20 per cent of maternal deaths and 50 per cent of child deaths under age five are caused by malnutrition including iron deficiency anaemia.
Managing exodus, shortage of skilled health workers in Nigeria

Aug 28, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts a 10 million shortage of health workers by 2030, mainly in low income countries like Nigeria. According to latest figures from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria has a skilled health worker density of 1.83 per 1000 patients, far below the WHO recommendation. Factors contributing to this include low production of health workers, poor management, and political and economic crises.
How council autonomy will guarantee functional primary health care - Part 2

Aug 23, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Technology should play a key role in promoting accountability as citizens can now easily ask questions to know how their funds are being used. But more of this needs to happen. The Community Health Watch initiative by Nigeria Health Watch promotes active citizenship by encouraging community members to share their healthcare experiences. BudgIT is also encouraging community members to Ask Questions.
How council autonomy will guarantee functional primary health care

Aug 22, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Medical experts have hailed the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Government Areas (LGAs) as a catalyst for functional primary health care centres, social health insurance schemes and ultimately universal health coverage (UHC.) They say there is need for the federal and state governments to expedite action on implementation of the provisions of judgement to guarantee UHC by 2030.
Hope dims on ending malaria by 2030 as disease becomes ‘untreatable’, mosquitoes ‘uncontrollable’

Aug 17, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

Nigeria is sitting on a ticking time bomb as resistance to recommended malaria drugs and mosquito insecticide has reached Africa. Although the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) says the phenomenon has not been reported in the country, scientists have warned there will be a catastrophic spike in infections and deaths in the region if nothing is done urgently.
Niger Delta region: NDDC, who partnership promises prosperity, optimal healthcare

Aug 10, 2024 | guardian.ng | Chukwuma Muanya

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is a disaster-prone area owing to its topographical location and environmental degradation that has continued following decades of oil and gas exploration and exploitation. The region faces unique social and health challenges, including high rates of poverty, restiveness, infectious diseases, poor maternal and child health indicators, and limited access to healthcare facilities.