Vivianne Ihekweazu

Vivianne Ihekweazu

Vivianne Ihekweazu is managing director at Nigeria Health Watch. She is responsible for designing and implementing health communication and advocacy strategies and campaigns for government, not-for-profits, and development partners in Nigeria, focusing on nutrition, maternal, newborn and child health, routine immunization, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and epidemic preparedness and response. She received her master’s degree in Development Economics from the University of Sussex. She is also an African Public Health Leaders fellow.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Ending the wait for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

Opinion: Ending the wait for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa

over 4 years ago // COVID-19

Donor countries need to deliver on pledges to quickly provide COVID-19 vaccines to low-income countries. Ensuring accountability and equity in vaccine distribution will require action.

Opinion: The danger of misinformation in a global health emergency

Opinion: The danger of misinformation in a global health emergency

almost 6 years ago // Global Health

A risk communications strategy for disseminating trusted, verifiable information is critical during an infectious disease outbreak to combat the spread of rumors and public hysteria, which can inhibit a rapid health response.