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Nigeria Has a Lead Elimination Policy. Communities Need to See It Working

Jul 29, 2026
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Logistics Marketplace calls on Nigeria’s logistics buyers to participate in survey for a new industry report

Jul 28, 2026
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Nigeria’s Agricultural Commitments Must Deliver Better Nutrition

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What the Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Reveals About Global Attention to Lassa Fever

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In Kano, Arts and Craft Sessions Are Improving Menstrual Health for Women and Girls

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Two Years After: Opportunities for Improving the Implementation of the NHIA Act

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 18, 2024

Toluwani Oluwatola (Guest Writer) Nigeria’s quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a significant step forward on the 19th May, 2022, when former President Mohammadu Buhari signed the National Health Insurance Authority Act into law. This milestone was followed by the flurry of events, dialogue sessions and opinion editorials discussing how this new act would […]

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Gbangba Tsofogi Facility Continues to be Neglected by Authorities

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 17, 2024

Primary Health Centres are fundamental components of the healthcare system, and their capabilities should be enhanced to address the basic essential health needs of individuals seeking care. Through the Community Health Watch Programme, we continuously monitor ongoing efforts to improve the quality of primary healthcare access in communities in Nigeria. Eight months ago, we highlighted […]

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Strengthening PHCs Through “Make Our Hospitals Work” Campaign

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 16, 2024

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital was commissioned by the first Atta of the Igala community in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. However, as time passed, the hospital moved from one government administration to the next, […]

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A Silent Threat: Impact of Climate Change on Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 14, 2024

‘The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions,” Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The recently concluded COP28 UN Climate Conference heralded a significant milestone with the inclusion of a Health Day, where health ministers in 123 countries signed the non-binding […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 10 May 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 10, 2024

FG Working Towards Zero-malaria Target – Minister. Bauchi loses children to severe acute malnutrition. Adamawa Govt confirms 42 deaths in fresh measles outbreak. Safe Motherhood Week: Oyo says deaths of mothers and children are unacceptable. TB prevention in children, still a major challenge in Nigeria. Outbreak Of Unidentified Disease Claims Three Lives, Affects Over 40 […]

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