By Peace Ene Idoko, Aniekan Akpan and Jennifer Odudo Introduction: The Crossroads of Global Health As we advance into the second quarter of the 21st century, the world finds itself grappling with overlapping health, social, and environmental crises that challenge…
A Watershed Moment for Global Health: Why the WHO Pandemic Treaty is a Game-Changer for Equity and PreparednessBy Aniekan Akpan and Peace Ene Idoko Introduction: The Global Reckoning After COVID-19 When COVID-19 swept across the globe, it shattered not only…
Orixine Consulting proudly participated in a four-day Learning and Experience Sharing Workshop organised by Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) in Lagos from February 18–21, 2025. The event brought together key stakeholders, including government agencies, legal experts, and civil society organisations,…
In a significant step toward strengthening public health governance and health security in Nasarawa State, Orixine Consulting and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) partnered with the Nasarawa State Government to convene the state’s first Citizen Town Hall Engagement on the…
DATA PRIVACY IN PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION: CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS INTRODUCTION In an era where personal health information is increasingly digitalized and shared, the importance of data privacy cannot be overemphasized, especially in a country like Nigeria. As we traverse…
Beyond Food Safety: Pioneering Front-of-Pack Labelling for Healthier ChoicesAt the heart of the 47th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC47), an impactful side event titled “Beyond Food Safety—Effective Labelling for Healthier Food in the Context of Codex Guidance” unfolded…
IntroductionGender inequality, at its core, reflects the deeply entrenched social norms and power dynamics that skew access to rights, resources, and opportunities across genders. For women and girls in Nigeria, this inequality is more than a theoretical concept; it is…
NUCLEAR RADIATION AS A PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: ANALYSING NIGERIA’S LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE INTRODUCTION Nuclear radiation, a silent but potent force, poses significant risks to public health worldwide. While often overshadowed by immediate crises such as pandemics…
Introduction Nigeria is no stranger to economic challenges, but recent years have seen inflation rise to concerning levels, affecting almost every aspect of daily life. Among the sectors hardest hit by inflation is healthcare, especially when it comes to…
In recent years, the challenges posed by global health crises have revealed the urgent need for stronger public health institutions. Nigeria’s experience with COVID-19 brought these issues into sharp relief, exposing gaps in our public health laws and showing just…