Juliet Jacob

Juliet Jacob Ochenje is a reporter and senior staff with over three years’ experience managing social media for African Health Report. Passionate about public health advocacy, she creates engaging, accurate content on disease prevention, healthcare access, and medical advances, using her journalism expertise to inform, educate, and drive positive change.

Blinded Futures: Nigeria’s Childhood Eye Crisis Threatens Education, National Growth

ABUJA, Nigeria – When ten-year-old Chidi squints from the back of his Abuja classroom, the blackboard dissolves into blurred scribbles. He rubs his eyes,…

September 28, 2025

Nigeria Overhauls Seed Certification to Boost Food Security Drive

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has unveiled a decentralised seed certification reform aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening food security. Minister of Agriculture and…

September 27, 2025

Nigeria Internet Data Usage Hits 1.15m Terabytes

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s internet consumption surged to a record 1.15 million terabytes in August 2025, the highest level so far this year, according…

September 27, 2025

SFH Urges UN to Prioritise Neglected Diseases, Mental Health

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has urged global leaders to prioritise neglected non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and African-led science…

September 26, 2025

FAAN, Paystack Launch Cashless Payment System at Nigerian Airports

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the launch of its Operation Go Cashless initiative in partnership with Paystack,…

September 26, 2025

NEMA, NYSC Urge Traders in Uyo to Stop Poor Waste Disposal, Prevent Flooding

UYO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged traders and residents of Anua Market in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to adopt…

September 26, 2025

SFH Urges Global Leaders: Put Public Health at UNGA80

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has urged world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) to place public…

September 25, 2025

CBN Warns Naira Abusers Face Fines, Jail for Misconduct

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria has renewed warnings against naira abuse, cautioning offenders they face fines or jail terms under the…

September 24, 2025

Africa CDC Secures $2.65m Grant to Tackle NCDs

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has secured a $2.65 million grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation…

September 24, 2025

Taraba Adopts Unified Health Budget to Tackle Persistent Funding Gaps

JALINGO, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in Taraba State as the government embraces…

September 23, 2025