Ifeanyi Nsofor

Doctor. Writer. Senior @AspenNewVoices Fellow. Global @gwfellow & @AtlanticFellows. Innovation Fellow @Pandemic_tech. @LSTMnews Alum. TEDx. @TheMoth Storyteller

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Comment l'Afrique doit-elle réagir aux réductions de l'aide étrangère ?

3 weeks ago | libe.ma | Ifeanyi Nsofor

Une tempête mondiale se prépare – et l'Afrique se trouve directement sur son chemin. Sous la présidence de Donald Trump, les Etats-Unis ont gelé 40 milliards de dollars de financement de l'Usaid, réduisant ainsi 83% des subventions. Les pays donateurs européens réduisent également de manière drastique leurs engagements en matière d'aide à l'étranger, ce qui indique un changement plus large des priorités.
Every Road Is a Public Health Lane

3 weeks ago | drifeanyinsofor.medium.com | Ifeanyi Nsofor

As I watched CBS News recently, a simple image struck me: a peaceful roadside stream, quietly flowing just steps from a busy road. It reminded me that every road we travel is more than infrastructure. It’s a lifeline. In my years working in global health, I have seen how road safety impacts everything from access to emergency care to the survival of frontline health workers.
How Should Africa Respond to Foreign-Aid Cuts?

3 weeks ago | addisfortune.news | Ifeanyi Nsofor

African countries face urgent health problems, from rising noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) to the persistent threat of malnutrition. As foreign aid contracts, leaders should move towards healthy policies that boost domestic revenue, like taxing sugary drinks to curb obesity and diabetes. Finding fiscal solutions like these, paired with the strategic use of diaspora remittances, can unlock billions in funding, steering the continent toward a healthier, self-sustained future, argued Ifeanyi M.
How Africa can respond to foreign-aid cuts?

1 month ago | omanobserver.om | Ifeanyi Nsofor

A global storm is gathering — and Africa is directly in its path. Under President Donald Trump, the United States has frozen $40 billion in USAID funding, slashing 83 per cent of grants. European donor countries are also drastically cutting their foreign-aid commitments, signalling a broader shift in priorities. The devastating effects are already being felt across Africa, particularly in sectors like health care, education and social services, which have long relied on external support.
How Should Africa Respond to Foreign-Aid Cuts? | by Ifeanyi M. Nsofor - Project Syndicate

1 month ago | project-syndicate.org | Ifeanyi Nsofor

The current wave of aid cuts in the United States and Europe, along with the resulting financial crisis, should serve as a wake-up call. In response, African countries must take charge of their futures, in part by realizing the potential of foreign remittances to build resilient and self-sufficient health systems.
How Should Africa Respond to Foreign-Aid Cuts? - Ifeanyi M. Nsofor

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Ifeanyi Nsofor

SILVER SPRING – A global storm is gathering – and Africa is directly in its path. Under President Donald Trump, the United States has frozen $40 billion in USAID funding, slashing 83% of grants. European donor countries are also drastically cutting their foreign-aid commitments, signaling a broader shift in priorities. The devastating effects are already being felt across Africa, particularly in sectors like health care, education, and social services, which have long relied on external support.
My Apple Smartwatch Needs to Chill: 3 Ways It’s Doing Too Much

1 month ago | drifeanyinsofor.medium.com | Ifeanyi Nsofor

Dr. Ifeanyi M. Nsofor·Follow3 min read·--Spring has officially arrived! 🌸 The first day of spring in Washington, DC brings a splash of colors, perfect weather, and of course, the iconic cherry blossoms. Every year, I look forward to the National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20-April 13) — a welcome break from winter’s doom and gloom and an open invitation to enjoy the outdoors.
How to Make Climate Action Africa-Friendly

Feb 9, 2025 | republic.com.ng | Shalom Ojo |Diana Ejaita |Sarah N. Kanu |Ifeanyi Nsofor

Photo illustration by Dami Mojid / THE REPUBLIC. Photo illustration by Dami Mojid / THE REPUBLIC.
Five Things You Should Know About Marburg Virus

Jan 20, 2025 | drifeanyinsofor.medium.com | Ifeanyi Nsofor

Dr. Ifeanyi M. Nsofor·Follow2 min read·--Screenshot of BBC Breaking News on Marburg Virus Outbreak in TanzaniaOn January 20, 2025, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced a Marburg virus outbreak in the northwestern Kagera region of Tanzania. This is not the first time Tanzania has faced a Marburg outbreak — the last one happened two years ago. Neighboring Rwanda also dealt with a Marburg virus outbreak in 2024 and successfully controlled it.
Africa: Martin Luther King Jr's Legacy On Health Equity Through the Eyes of a Black African Doctor

Jan 20, 2025 | allafrica.com | Ifeanyi Nsofor

Washington DC — Every year, January 20 is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement who fought for equality and justice, especially for Black people, through peaceful protests and powerful speeches. The day is observed annually on the third Monday of January, close to his birthday on January 15. It is a time to remember his work, reflect on his message of fairness and nonviolence, and engage in acts of service to help others in our communities.