Motivating Health Workers in low resource settings: What keeps them going?

 

We examine the plight of health workers in facilities and areas where amenities are inadequate in part, and almost non-existent in others. With healthcare service being a fundamental right, and health workers at the centre of delivery, one would wonder, in the midst of lack, how are we progressing towards achieving Universal Health Coverage?

Embracing digital health in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic

 

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In a growing world of technologies and applications, it is not surprising how health has found a place in digital solutions. Even more so with the COVID 19 pandemic.

Mental Health: How are we coping?

 

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Mental health is that subject, people are averse to speaking about. The truth is, it is a thing! - for everyone.

Yes, we do not easily rake up numbers, resulting in death like many other diseases, however some might describe extreme circumstances as worse. What do we mean?

What do you know about Ogiri? A native condiment and flavoring for soups particularly in Eastern Nigeria. - by Esther Iwuji

 

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Key facts about the local ingredient - Ogiri

• Condiments are used to enhance flavor of soups. 'Ogiri' which is one of these condiments has played a major role in the soups of communities in Eastern Nigeria, serving as a non-meat protein substitute.

What have we learnt from COVID 19 pandemic?

 

    

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We heard stories, from history of pandemics and impacts on nations and economies. We have experienced a few, SARS, Ebola, but nothing like this Corona virus disease that has affected our ways of life, health and wellbeing, social and economic state, government and so on.

Working from Home - "the new normal"

 

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Couple of months ago - would have been absurd to think employees will need to sit at home and work - no need for a sick leave application, bed rest or "I need a day off to stay home feel " to avoid commuting to work locations just for a day! 

Ozzies Blog is Back!

 

Based on popular demand, Ozzies blog is back!

Vacancy for a Product Manager at Viamo, Abuja Nigeria

An Enthusiastic ICT professional is required for a Product Manager role

VIAMO is dedicated to helping organizations harness information and communication technologies (ICT) for large scale, high-impact development projects.  With offices in Washington D.C., and across Africa and Asia, we assist our partners to overcome implementation challenges by maximizing the use of ICT to improve efficiencies and productivity. 

The Senegal Experience!

A trip to the Beautiful city of Dakar!

Places and attractions in Dakar, the french speaking country on the Cap-Vert peninsula on the Atlantic coast, the westernmost city on the African mainland- West African region.

House of Thyama (HOT) Unveils Skill Acquisition for Fashion Lovers

Great Opportunity for fashion lovers with House of Thyama (HOT)

Looking to acquire a new skill in fashion designing?

Get your Ready to Wear clothes - at Maxine Arthur's Abuja

Fashionable wears for any occasion at Maxine Arthur's

Open for business, so get your wears at affordable prices! Shop at Maxine Arthur's for most fashionable wears - on the go!!!

Fashion! Women get in here for your Independence Day sales- Maxine Arthur Abuja

For the Fashion Lovers seeking 'Value for their Money'. Please Indulge!

SALES, SALES, SALES!!!

We are happy to announce to you that we are having our INDEPENDENCE SALES DAY at our new show room. 

Want to Clean House? Think Aures!

Aures Abuja bringing you Cleaning Services

Aure’s Professional Cleaning Service provides your helping hand to a perfectly clean home and environment to residents in Abuja; Nigeria, aimed at providing first-class quality cleaning services. 

United Nations Simulation Conference for Senior Secondary Students

Let your child/students join international students from Cape Coast (Ghana), Nairobi (Kenya), Cairo (Egypt), Mbogo (Uganda), Tunis (Tunisia), Morocco, Bulgaria and Indonesia in Lekki, Lagos Nigeria this Summer to deliberate on today's global burning issues.

Urgent! Evaluation Specialist required for Deputy Team Leader role in Nigeria

Qualified candidates are required to apply for the position of DTL in a leading NGO in Nigeria.


 H/she should have general understanding of trade capacity building systems in Nigeria.

Malaria Consortium seeks Country Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Abuja Nigeria

 Malaria Consortium (www.malariaconsortium.org) is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations, which is dedicated to the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases in Africa and Southeast Asia. Malaria Consortium (MC) works to improve lives in Africa and Asia through sustainable, evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote child and maternal health.  
Malaria Consortium is currently looking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist in its Country Office in Abuja.

Women Deliver Young Leaders Program 2018

Full Scholarship to attend Women Deliver Global Conference

Women Deliver’s Young Leaders Program trains, elevates, and empowers youth advocates to catalyze action for gender equality, including the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls, women, and young people. Started in 2010, the award-winning Women Deliver Young Leaders Program is comprised of 400 youth advocates from more than 100 countries, with 300 more scheduled to join in early 2018.

Feedback Desk Officer Vacancy at Catholic Relief Services, Nigeria

 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.

Conducting Rural Based Research

The ''Behind the Scenes'' of research for development especially in rural and hard to reach areas often times is mostly exaggerated and we are in a hurry to get the fine prints out - the straight to the point approach on what we intend to get out of research.

Be Inspired! Margaret Casely-Hayford is the New Coventry University chancellor

MARGARET Casely-Hayford has been named the first female chancellor of Coventry University.
and also said to be the UK’s ‘first black woman to be made a partner at a city law firm’.