Break it Down

Nigeria Health Watch

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

  1. Hope In A Dose: Telling Africa's Malaria Vaccine

    08/12/2025

    Hope In A Dose: Telling Africa's Malaria Vaccine

    The malaria vaccine marks a historic milestone for Africa, but access, trust, and logistics will determine its success. In this third episode of our #JournoConversations series, we explore how African journalists are telling this story beyond the headlines. Host Chibuike Alagboso, Director of Media Programmes at Nigeria Health Watch, speaks with Sharon Atieno, Journalist and Editor at Science Africa, Kenya, and Afeez Bolaji, Journalist at Daily Trust, about the challenges and opportunities in malaria reporting, the role of community engagement, and how evidence-based journalism can shape public understanding and trust. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate reporting, local context, and collaborative approaches in communicating health innovations across the continent. We welcome your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com . You can also send your comments as voice notes, which may be featured in future episodes. Share them via email or WhatsApp: +234 708 501 4676. Follow us on social media and join the conversation using the hashtag #BreakItDownPodcast. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    48 min
  2. Honey, Bananas and Data: Digital Pathways to Better Health for Young People.

    22/08/2025

    Honey, Bananas and Data: Digital Pathways to Better Health for Young People.

    Welcome back to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time. In this episode, we sit with Dr. Olubayo Adekanmbi, CEO/Founder of Data Science Nigeria (DSN), to explore how digital innovation is creating new pathways to better health for young people. From using data-driven insights to improve access to sexual and reproductive health, to showing how digital tools can empower young people to make informed choices, this conversation highlights the power of technology in shaping healthier futures. Dr. Adekanmbi explains how creativity, sometimes as simple as combining honey, bananas, and data, can drive impact when harnessed for public health. 🎧 Listen now to learn how digital solutions are breaking barriers, expanding access, and redefining health for young people in Nigeria. We would love to hear your thoughts.  📩 Email us: podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com 🎙 Send a voice note on WhatsApp: +234 708 501 4676 👉 Remember to like, share, comment, and subscribe. This is the #BreakItDownPodcast, where big ideas meet real conversations. Follow us on social media and join the conversation using #BreakItDownPodcast. 💬 Your feedback matters. Share your thoughts via email or voice note and you might be featured in a future episode. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    27 min
  3. Building Local Research Capacity: Why It Matters for Nigeria’s Health System

    08/08/2025

    Building Local Research Capacity: Why It Matters for Nigeria’s Health System

    Welcome back to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time. In this episode, our hosts Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem sit with Dr. Olajide Sobande, Executive Director at the NIMR Foundation, to explore why building local research capacity is critical for strengthening Nigeria’s health system. Dr. Sobande shares why relying on foreign-led research is no longer sustainable, and how empowering local institutions with the right tools, training, and funding can lead to more effective, context-specific health solutions for Nigerians. From influencing policy to driving innovation, this conversation highlights why local research is not just important but essential. Listen now to learn how local research is shaping the future of public health in Nigeria and what it takes to build a system that works for everyone. We would love to hear your thoughts. Email us at podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com or send a voice note on WhatsApp to +234 708 501 4676. Remember to like, share, comment, and subscribe. This is the #BreakItDownPodcast, where big ideas meet real conversations. Follow us on social media and join the conversation using the hashtag #BreakItDownPodcast. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    38 min
  4. Unpaid, Undervalued: Why Care Work is an Urgent Health and Economic Issue

    25/07/2025

    Unpaid, Undervalued: Why Care Work is an Urgent Health and Economic Issue

    Care work sustains families, supports health systems, and drives economies, yet remains largely unpaid and undervalued. This invisibility has serious consequences for health outcomes, economic equity, and gender equality. In this episode of the Break It Down Podcast, your favourite hosts, Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem, sit down with Chinasa Collins-Ogbuo, Advocacy and Communications Lead at Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA), to unpack why care work must be recognised as both a public health and economic issue. They explore the gendered dynamics of unpaid care work, the economic cost of ignoring it, and how shifting policies and investments could transform lives, especially for women. From household labour to caregiving for children, the elderly, and the sick, they examine how care work underpins society and why it’s time to give it the value it deserves. Why does care work remain invisible in economic planning? What policies can unlock its full potential? And how can we build a system that recognises, redistributes, and rewards care? Join us as we break it all down with insights from experts, advocates, and voices championing a care economy that works for everyone. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com. And because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes. We’ll feature them in future episodes! Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number: +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across social media and join the conversation using the hashtag #BreakItDownPodcast We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    27 min
  5. #JournoConversations - When the Budget is Barely Breathing: Funding Cuts in Ghana and Kenya

    12/07/2025

    #JournoConversations - When the Budget is Barely Breathing: Funding Cuts in Ghana and Kenya

    In this Break It Down podcast episode, we unpack the stark reality behind the phrase “When the Budget is Barely Breathing: Funding Cuts in Ghana and Kenya.” Our guests, Asha Bekidusa and Stephen, share firsthand insights into how research and health programs are being squeezed by shrinking budgets, what these funding cuts mean for local ownership and sustainability, and why the call for homegrown solutions has never been more urgent. Explore how communities and researchers in Ghana and Kenya are navigating tough choices, pushing back against dependency, and finding ways to keep essential work alive, even when external funding dries up. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    39 min
  6. Click to Care: Digital Tools Driving Healthcare Access in Nigeria

    27/06/2025

    Click to Care: Digital Tools Driving Healthcare Access in Nigeria

    Welcome back to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time. In this episode, our hosts Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem sit down with Solomon Chinedu, Senior Associate, NaviHealth.ai & Data Protection Lead at mDoc Healthcare, to explore how digital tools are transforming healthcare access in Nigeria. Solomon breaks down how platforms like NaviHealth.ai are closing care gaps, improving health outcomes, and empowering individuals to make informed health decisions with just a click. From virtual consultations to AI-driven patient support, we’re diving into how innovation is making healthcare more accessible, equitable, and efficient for millions.  Listen in to discover how digital health is redefining care in Nigeria and what it means for the future of public health on the continent. Got thoughts or feedback? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com or send us a voice note via WhatsApp: +234 708 501 4676.  Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe. This is the #BreakItDownPodcast, where big ideas meet real conversations. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    32 min
  7. Fighting Falsehoods: Tackling Health Misinformation In Nigeria

    13/06/2025

    Fighting Falsehoods: Tackling Health Misinformation In Nigeria

    🎙️ Welcome to the #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time. In this episode, our hosts Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem sit down with Sunday Oko, Programme Officer at Nigeria Health Watch, for an urgent conversation on the growing threat of health misinformation in Nigeria. Sunday shares critical insights into how false health information spreads, the real-life consequences on public health, and the gaps in trust, communication, and policy that make communities vulnerable to misleading claims. He also explores the power of media literacy, community engagement, and evidence-based storytelling as tools to counter misinformation and build a more resilient and informed society. 🎧 Listen in to understand why fighting health misinformation is not just about fact-checking. It's about trust, transparency, and empowering people with the right information at the right time. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe. This is the Break It Down Podcast where big ideas meet real conversations. 📩 We’d love to hear from you. Send your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com. You can also share your thoughts as voice notes and we might feature them in our next episode. Email us or send a WhatsApp message to +234 708 501 4676. Follow us on social media and join the conversation using #BreakItDownPodcast. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    24 min
  8. Battling the Cholera Resurgence

    30/05/2025

    Battling the Cholera Resurgence

    Welcome to our #BreakItDownPodcast, where we unpack big ideas shaping the future of health, development, and social change, one conversation at a time. In this episode, our Hosts, Chibuike Alagboso and Asari Ndem, sit with Emeka Oguanuo, Senior Partnerships Manager at Nigeria Health Watch, for an urgent and timely discussion on the resurgence of cholera in Nigeria. Emeka shares critical insights into why cholera continues to threaten communities, the structural and behavioural factors driving outbreaks, and what is being done, through partnerships, public health campaigns, and improved coordination, to combat this deadly but preventable disease. He also explores the role of storytelling, community engagement, and data-driven response in preventing future outbreaks and ensuring a more resilient public health system. 🎧 Listen in to understand why cholera isn't just a water issue, but a call to action for health systems, governance, and community resilience. Don’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe. This is the Break It Down Podcast, where big ideas meet real conversations. We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com, and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes, and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag #BreakItDownPodcast We are always happy to receive your feedback via podcasts@nigeriahealthwatch.com and because we are doing this as a community, you can also send us your comments as voice notes and we will include them in our episodes. Send your voice notes via email or our WhatsApp number - +234 708 501 4676 Follow us across Social Media and engage with us using the hashtag - #BreakItDownPodcast. Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Website

    28 min
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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

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  • Creator
    Nigeria Health Watch
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Nigeria Health Watch
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