Mariam Ileyemi

Nigeria

Development Journalist at Premium Times

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Nigeria's research institute tackles child mortality with mass drug administration study

4 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mariam Ileyemi

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research(NIMR) has conducted a mass drug administration of Azithromycin to “over four million children” in the country, as part of a major study aimed at tackling child mortality. The study, known as Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin in Nigeria (SARMAAN), targets children aged one to 11 months in communities with high infant mortality rates.
NIMR calls for national coroner law, mandatory autopsies to tackle maternal deaths

4 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mariam Ileyemi

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has raised concerns over the reliability of Nigeria’s current maternal mortality statistics, questioning how such data is obtained without adequate post-mortem investigations.
Nigeria’s health sector remains fragile despite Tinubu's efforts

4 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mariam Ileyemi |Fortune Eromonsele

Two years into President Bola Tinubu’s tenure, Nigeria’s health sector remains fragile, swamped with various interventions, yet still burdened by old challenges. Despite campaign promises of reforms and some execution, the country continues to grapple with underfunding, inadequate infrastructure, workforce shortages, recurring disease outbreaks, electricity crises in hospitals, and limited access to healthcare services.
HT Syndication: Midterm Scorecard: Nigeria's health sector remains fragile despite Tinubu's efforts

4 days ago | htsyndication.com | Mariam Ileyemi |Fortune Eromonsele

Nigeria, June 4 -- Two years into President Bola Tinubu's tenure, Nigeria's health sector remains fragile, swamped with various interventions, yet still burdened by old challenges. Despite campaign promises of reforms and some execution, the country continues to grapple with underfunding, inadequate infrastructure, workforce shortages, recurring disease outbreaks, electricity crises in hospitals, and limited access to healthcare services.
HT Syndication: Nigeria's research institute tackles child mortality with mass drug administration study

4 days ago | htsyndication.com | Mariam Ileyemi

Nigeria, June 4 -- The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research(NIMR) has conducted a mass drug administration of Azithromycin to "over four million children" in the country, as part of a major study aimed at tackling child mortality. The study, known as Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin in Nigeria (SARMAAN), targets children aged one to 11 months in communities with high infant mortality rates.
Africa: Child in Africa 50 Times More Likely to Die Before Age Five - Bill Gates

5 days ago | allafrica.com | Nike Adebowale-Tambe |Mariam Ileyemi

While he highlighted the challenges, he also acknowledged the progress Africa has made in reducing child deaths. Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that global health inequalities remains stark, with children born in parts of Africa still 50 times more likely to die before age five than those in wealthier countries.
Africa: Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Foundation Fund to Africa's Future

5 days ago | allafrica.com | Nike Adebowale-Tambe |Mariam Ileyemi

Mr Gates particularly emphasised the importance of investing in primary healthcare systems, citing them as the foundation for broader development. Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has announced that the majority of the $200 billion his foundation will disburse over the next two decades will be allocated to improving health and development in Africa.
Child in Africa 50 times more likely to die before age five - Bill Gates

5 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Nike Adebowale-Tambe |Mariam Ileyemi

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that global health inequalities remains stark, with children born in parts of Africa still 50 times more likely to die before age five than those in wealthier countries. Mr Gates, chair Gates Foundation, made the remarks on Monday during a speech at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, where he reflected on 25 years of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s work on the continent.
HT Syndication: Child in Africa 50 times more likely to die before age five - Bill Gates

5 days ago | htsyndication.com | Nike Adebowale-Tambe |Mariam Ileyemi

Nigeria, June 3 -- Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has warned that global health inequalities remains stark, with children born in parts of Africa still 50 times more likely to die before age five than those in wealthier countries. Mr Gates, chair Gates Foundation, made the remarks on Monday during a speech at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, where he reflected on 25 years of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's work on the continent.
Bill Gates pledges majority of $200 billion foundation fund to Africa’s future

5 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Nike Adebowale-Tambe |Mariam Ileyemi

Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has announced that the majority of the $200 billion his foundation will disburse over the next two decades will be allocated to improving health and development in Africa. On Monday in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mr Gates, the chair of the Gates Foundation, emphasised that Africa would receive the largest share of the funding, citing the continent’s potential and the urgent needs.

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Articles

Nigeria's research institute tackles child mortality with mass drug administration study

NIMR calls for national coroner law, mandatory autopsies to tackle maternal deaths

Nigeria’s health sector remains fragile despite Tinubu's efforts

HT Syndication: Midterm Scorecard: Nigeria's health sector remains fragile despite Tinubu's efforts

HT Syndication: Nigeria's research institute tackles child mortality with mass drug administration study

Africa: Child in Africa 50 Times More Likely to Die Before Age Five - Bill Gates

Africa: Bill Gates Pledges Majority of $200 Billion Foundation Fund to Africa's Future

Child in Africa 50 times more likely to die before age five - Bill Gates

HT Syndication: Child in Africa 50 times more likely to die before age five - Bill Gates

Bill Gates pledges majority of $200 billion foundation fund to Africa’s future

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