Break it Down
Good healthcare is not only the absence of illness but the complete social, mental, and physical well-being of humans. Governments work to improve healthcare with tools often referred to as policies. But citizens barely engage with these or other important conversations that impact their lives. The Break it Down Podcast is here to close that gap by simplifying and breaking down these concepts and policies so you can engage meaningfully. You should listen if you are someone curious about understanding how things work and contributing to conversations that impact our lives.You can reach us via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com
Episodes
13 episodes
Family Planning and Africa’s Development: Two sides of the same coin?
In this special episode of the Break It Down Podcast, we feature a conversation we had on the sidelines of the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference. The conversation featured Dr. Samukeliso Dube, the Executive Director of FP2030. She unpacked...
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25:07
Switching it up: What to expect in Season 2 of Break It Down
A lot has happened in the health sector since our last episode. It’s been a while but we are here to bring you up to speed on everything and even more. We are also switching things up from how we did episode one.We promise a more excitin...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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21:27
Healthcare for all Nigerians in 2024: Expectations and Predictions
It's the final episode of the first season of the Break It Down podcast! Yes, it may have dropped a bit late, but it's never really too late to share what we expect from Nigeria's health sector this year. There's still enough time to get ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:41
CPHIA2023 in Focus: Unpacking Africa's New Public Health Order
🎉 Get ready for another riveting episode of Break It Down! 🎙️In this special episode, our MD, Vivianne Ihekweazu, speaks with Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Deputy Director General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Afric...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:53
Strengthening Public Health Workforce for Strong Health Security in Africa
Ready for an eye-opening, mind-empowering podcast episode? We’ve got a special treat for you, and it’s not your usual hosts this time! In this episode of Break It Down, our very own Managing Director, Vivianne Ihekweazu, take...
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Episode 4
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Nigeria and Mental Health Act: #BreakItDown
In this episode, we dive into the world of mental health! We have two incredible guests in the house: Chime Asonye, the lawyer-turned-mental health advocate and founder of Nigerian Mental Health, and the ever-inspiring Lucy Abeng, a lectu...
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Maternal Deaths: Who Should Be Held Accountable?
🎙️ Tune in to our latest podcast episode that's all about maternal health, but trust us, it's anything but boring! 😄Join us as we dive into the world of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) with our fantastic g...
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Health Insurance in Nigeria: What You Need to Know! #BreakItDown
Hello, break it down community!We were away for some time after releasing the initial episodes but we are back with exciting episodes that will help you make more sense of Nigeria's health space and equip you with enough information to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:26
Where do you seek healthcare when you need it?
Where do you go to receive healthcare when you need it? While primary health centres should be the first point of call, secondary and tertiary health facilities are the places people usually go when they need care. Ideally, these places should ...
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24:36
It's International Women's Day, let's #EmbraceEquity
It's International Women's Day and this year's theme draws attention to embracing equity. In this episode, we focused on sharing ideas that can smash the inequalities women face when accessing healthcare and other opportunities.Ou...
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29:10
As #NigeriaDecides2023, Will You Vote for Health?
What is the connection between elections, politics, and the quality of healthcare we receive? A lot.In this episode, the co-hosts are joined by Nigeria Health Watch team members Thelma Chioma Thomas-Abeku, the Communications Coordinator...
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