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Health security involves the proactive and reactive measures taken to mitigate public health risks. It includes actions to detect, prevent, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. Health Security is important as it provides key measures to a society, which include:
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Introduction: The Crossroads of Global Health As we advance into the second quarter of the 21st century, the world finds itself grappling with overlapping health, social, and environmental crises that challenge the very fabric of global solidarity and governance. The scars left by the COVID-19 pandemic are still raw, and the lessons learned have been […]
▣ Apr 25, 2025 • 8 min read
We are proud to have been part of the recently concluded Joint External Evaluation (JEE) exercise in Nasarawa State—an important milestone in strengthening subnational health security conducted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) with the support of Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), The Subnational JEE provided a valuable mechanism for the […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 1 min read
As part of ongoing efforts to advance the Public Health Legal Reform Project, Orixine, in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), paid a courtesy visit to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Cross River State.The meeting, which had in attendance the Director of Legal Drafting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, and […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 1 min read
A new continental declaration promises faster, joined-up outbreak detection across Africa. It does not bind a single government, and it leaves the hardest part, the law, to countries like Nigeria. KEY TAKEAWAYS An outbreak does not stop at the border. Its data often does. Nigeria shares land frontiers with Benin, Niger, Chad and Cameroon, and […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 14 min read
Orixine Consulting, in strategic partnership with RTSL, proudly joined forces with the Cross River State Ministries of Justice and Health to facilitate a pivotal state validation meeting for the Public Health Security Bill and Animal Health Bill. This landmark four-day convening brought together a diverse array of key stakeholders, including senior officials from relevant ministries, […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 2 min read
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with state representatives, legal experts,and key stakeholders, convened a four-day workshop to assess and strengthen public health laws acrossNigeria. Representatives from Orixine Consulting were pleased to contribute their expertise and insightsto this critical regional legal assessment meeting, aimed at enhancing the nation’s public health legalframework.Key highlights […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 2 min read
On Wednesday, 14th April 2025, Orixine participated in the official launch of Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre’s (PLAC) digital legislative platform. The newly unveiled platforms are designed to improve access to legislative information, foster citizen participation in lawmaking, and support evidence-based policy advocacy. By offering real-time updates on bills, committee activities, and plenary sessions, these […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 2 min read
Orixine Consulting proudly participated in a four-day Learning and Experience Sharing Workshop organised by Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) in Lagos from February 18–21, 2025. The event brought together key stakeholders, including government agencies, legal experts, and civil society organisations, to share insights, successes, and strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s health security legal framework at the […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 2 min read
On July 28-29, 2025, Orixine joined the pivotal final meeting of the Technical Working Committee on the International Health Regulations (IHR) and Pandemic Treaty, held to discuss Nigeria’s path forward following the treaty’s adoption. Convened with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Federal Ministries of Health and social […]
▣ Oct 13, 2026 • 2 min readStay updated with our latest activities and announcements.
Introduction: The Crossroads of Global Health As we advance into the second quarter of the 21st century, the world finds itself grappling with overlapping health, social, and environmental crises that challenge the very fabric of global solidarity and governance. The scars left by the COVID-19 pandemic are still raw, and the lessons learned have been […]
▣ Apr 25, 2025
In a significant step toward strengthening public health governance and health security in Nasarawa State, Orixine Consulting and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) partnered with the Nasarawa State Government to convene the state’s first Citizen Town Hall Engagement on the Public Health Legal Reform Project. Held in Lafia on January 29, 2025, the meeting aimed […]
▣ Feb 18, 2025
NUCLEAR RADIATION AS A PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT: ANALYSING NIGERIA’S LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE INTRODUCTION Nuclear radiation, a silent but potent force, poses significant risks to public health worldwide. While often overshadowed by immediate crises such as pandemics or natural disasters, the long-term effects of nuclear radiation exposure can be devastating, ranging from […]
▣ Dec 9, 2024