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.

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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.

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“We are responsible for solving our own problems—and if we want research that truly addresses them, we must lead it ourselves.”

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.

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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.

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🎙️ 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 [email protected]. 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.

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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.

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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 Host and Director of Media Programmes, Chibuike Alagboso, sits with Rotimi Olawale, Executive Director of Youth Hub Africa, for a deeply insightful conversation.

Rotimi shares the personal journey that inspired him to start Youth Hub Africa and how the organisation is creating impact across the continent by focusing on youth development, particularly in education, sexual and reproductive health, harmful traditional practices like FGM, and governance.

He also discusses how innovation, policy, entertainment, and technology can be harnessed to solve public health challenges and create meaningful opportunities for young people.

🎧 Listen in to hear why putting youth in the driver’s seat is key to building a healthier, more inclusive Nigeria.

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In this episode of the Break It Down Podcast, our Senior Partnership Manager, Emeka Oguanuo, sits down with Temitope Adegoroye of Sahel Consulting to unpack the alarming impact of climate change on Nigeria's agricultural landscape. 

As one of the most agriculturally dependent nations in the world, Nigeria’s food security is at serious risk due to shifting weather patterns, unpredictable rainfall, floods, and prolonged droughts. Temitope explores how these changes destabilise food production and livelihoods, particularly for smallholder farmers. The conversation also covers innovative solutions to adapt to these challenges, such as climate-smart farming practices and sustainable water management. This episode offers crucial insights into how Nigeria can build a resilient agricultural system to weather the climate crisis and ensure food security for future generations. Please listen and share widely.

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Nigeria is facing a significant challenge in its health sector. More and more doctors, nurses, and health professionals are leaving the country in search of better opportunities. This growing trend, often called the "Japa" syndrome, is putting serious pressure on the healthcare system. Hospitals are struggling to keep up, patients are waiting longer for care, and the remaining health workers are stretched thin.

In the first episode of the Know Your Health Right campaign series on the #BreakItDownPodcast, host Chibuike Alagboso is joined by Dr Adaeze Okonkwo, Consultant Physician and Deputy Director of Health System Strengthening at the Department of Planning, Research, and Statistics, Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria, and Dr Nnenna Oji, a public health expert. Together, they discuss the impact of brain drain on Nigeria’s health system and introduce the new Health Workforce Migration Policy.

This episode explores why health workers are leaving, how their absence is affecting healthcare delivery across the country, and what this new policy aims to do to address the crisis. The conversation also highlights the role of government, civil society, and citizens in shaping a future where Nigerian health professionals can thrive at home.

Tune in to understand how policy might help turn things around — and why it matters for every Nigerian.

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Postpartum hemorrhage remains one of the biggest threats to maternal health in Africa, but solutions are emerging from different parts of the continent. In this first series of our #JournoConversations, we explore innovative approaches to managing postpartum hemorrhage and what African countries can learn from each other.

Host Chibuike Alagboso, Director of Media Programmes at Nigeria Health Watch, speaks with Dr Bashar Abubakar from Nigeria and Muthoki Kinthanzi from Kenya about the strategies being used in both countries, the challenges faced, and how research can inform cross-learning to improve maternal health outcomes in the continent.

The conversation highlights the power of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in saving mothers' lives across Africa.

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