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Community Health Watch shines a spotlight on grassroots health initiatives, local champions, and collective efforts improving well-being across Nigeria. From rural clinics to urban outreach programs, this category explores how communities are taking ownership of their health—through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy.

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Nigeria Must Turn Maternal Health Commitments into Functioning Care

Oct 14, 2026
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New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa

Oct 12, 2026
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WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours

Oct 12, 2026
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In Kenya, a Community Programme Supports Adolescent Mothers in Korogocho

Oct 12, 2026
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West African Health Organisation Supports Roundtable on Financing Lassa Fever Vaccine Development during the World Health Summit in Berlin (Germany)

Oct 10, 2026
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By Nigeria Health Watch | October 9, 2026

Barnawa PHC’s Renovation Improves Care, but Growing Patient Demand Strains Services

Margaret Zichat The revitalisation of Barnawa Primary Healthcare (PHC) has given the facility a new life, attracting more patients and improving the delivery of essential health services. “Before now there was a huge cry from the community. Thankfully, through the Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government Area (LGA), relief materials were provided for the facility […]

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Revitalised Ungwan Dosa PHC Still Faces Access Gaps

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 24, 2026

Rabi Mustapha Pregnant women in Ungwan Dosa, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State, are experiencing improved healthcare services following the revitalisation of their primary healthcare centre. However, a deteriorating access road and the absence of a scanning machine continue to threaten timely and quality care, particularly for pregnant women and women in labour. […]

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‘We Can’t Take Deliveries’: Shongo Hamma Health Post Leaves Pregnant Women Without Maternal Care in Gombe’s Akko Community

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 17, 2026

A building may be fit for purpose, but without the equipment, utilities and services needed to function, it offers little promise to the thousands who depend on it. This is the reality of Shongo Hamma Health Post in Akko Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State. For many women in Shongo Hamma, these limitations affect […]

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Community Feedback Brings Water, Toilets, Medicines and Longer Services to Zubairiyya PHC

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 11, 2026

By Rahima Shehu Dokaji For years, access to quality healthcare at Zubairiyya Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Yakasai community, Kano, was affected by basic gaps that made care more difficult for residents. However, three months after the community raised these concerns during the first town hall meeting and scorecard assessment in April 2026, tangible improvements […]

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For Lazuru Tudai Residents in Kaduna, Accessing Healthcare Means a Long Journey to an Unsafe PHC

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 27, 2026

Margaret Zichat Joseph Every rainy season, the journey to the primary healthcare centre (PHC) in Lazuru Tudai becomes a test of endurance for residents of several rural communities in Lazuru Tudai Ward in Lere Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. However, for patients who make the difficult journey, reaching the facility is only the […]

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