
Flood Recovery in Borno: NHED’s Malaria Intervention Efforts
Introduction: In our October newsletter, we provided an initial report on NHED’s response to the devastating flooding in Borno State. As the crisis continues, NHED remains committed to mitigating the health risks associated with the flood, particularly malaria and...

A Milestone Achieved: Framework Adoption Strengthens Health Security in Kano
From CSO-Led Initiative to Government Ownership NHED is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the Health Security and Budget Advocacy Project in Kano State: the successful adoption of the Health Security Accountability Framework (HSAF) by the government....

Celebrating a Healthier Future: Launch of “The Pharmaceutical Industry and Drug Production in Nigeria”
A Milestone for Nigerian Healthcare. We’re thrilled to have been a part of the launch of Pharm. Ahmed I. Yakasai’s groundbreaking book, “The Pharmaceutical Industry and Drug Production in Nigeria.” This momentous event, attended by industry leaders like our own...

Empowering Champions for a Healthier Nigeria
Dear Partners and friends, We are thrilled to share a significant milestone in our campaign against excessive sodium intake in Nigeria. On August 30, 2023, NHED invested Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas (the Special Adviser to the President on Health) as the Policy Champion and...

NHED Leads National Rollout of AIM250 to Boost TB/HIV Program Performance
Building on our longstanding commitment to health system strengthening, the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) has been selected to spearhead end-user support for AIM250 (Accelerated Implementation Methodology 250), an innovative performance management...

Ministerial Press Briefing – Salt Awareness Week #ShinetheSpotlightonSalt
NHED collaboratively marked the 2024 World Salt Awareness Week with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and key partners under the theme "Shine the Spotlight on Salt." During the Ministerial Press Briefing on May 21st, the Honorable Coordinating...

Campaign for Reduction of Salt in Nigeria(CSRN) Inception Meeting
In a pivotal move to safeguard the health and longevity of individuals, the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), a dynamic coalition of Civil Society Organisations, convened in Abuja on Tuesday to sound a clarion call on the dangers of excessive salt...

NHED-ANRiN’s Continued Impact in Plateau and Nasarawa States in 2024
We are thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news with you all! The Network for Health Equity in Plateau and Nasarawa states (NHED-ANRiN) is honored to announce that our groundbreaking ANRiN Project has not only achieved remarkable success but has also garnered...

Rising Salt Intake in Nigeria – Salt Reduction Advocacy Campaign
In a recent press briefing, Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) collaborated with Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) to issue a critical warning to the Nigerian populace regarding the escalating levels of salt consumption in...

NAFDAC Announces Groundbreaking Regulations for Fats, Oils, and Food Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in its commitment to eliminating trans-fats from Nigeria’s food supply announced the gazetting of two important reviewed regulations viz: The “Fats and Oils Regulations 2022” and the “Fats and...