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Why Does Water in Parts of Kano Look “Thick Like Coffee”?

Oct 19, 2026
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Furanni Equips Women in Kano’s Ghari Community to Recognise Prolonged Labour and Seek Timely Care

Oct 15, 2026
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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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Cholera Prevention and Safety in High-Risk Areas: A Guide From International SOS

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 6, 2024

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) Cholera remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria and across many African countries due to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation facilities. During the rainy season, which usually lasts from May to October each year, Cholera risks worsens due to flooding which can contaminate water sources and destroy water […]

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Scaling Innovations in Maternal Health: E-MOTIVE Bundle Offers Lifesaving Solution to Address Postpartum Haemorrhage

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 4, 2024

Christopher Bassey (Lead Writer) There have been continued efforts to reduce the high levels of maternal mortality in Nigeria , yet progress has been slow and the country’s maternal mortality rate remains one of the highest in the world. This issue remains an urgent concern in Nigeria, highlighting the need for sustained attention and accelerated action […]

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A Boat-Based Initiative is Helping Akwa Ibom Reach Zero-Dose Children in Remote Riverine Communities

By Nigeria Health Watch | September 3, 2024

Kenneth Ibe and Abara Erim (Lead Writers) In a small, isolated fishing community in Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria’s south-south region, Ekong Asuquo, a resident of the community sits by the river, her eyes distant and heavy with grief. It has been a year since she lost two of her children to a […]

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Gwada PHC: Recent Renovations Boost Quality of Healthcare, But Further Improvements Needed

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 31, 2024

The Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Gwada, Niger State, has received a long-overdue renovation, thanks to the State Government’s intervention, restoring the facility after years of deterioration. Abubakar Barde, the Officer-in-Charge, said they have witnessed a significant influx of patients since the renovation. “We received funding from the Basic Healthcare Provision Funds [BHCPF] which has […]

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Nigeria Must Harmonise Water and Sanitation Needs To Achieve SDG6

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 30, 2024

Yasir Jamal Bakare (Lead Writer) As Nigeria strives to ensure the availability of water and sanitation for all (SDG 6) in less than six years from now, the Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) sector has become a key area requiring innovative strategies and concerted efforts. While ensuring clean water often takes centre stage receiving more […]

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