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Nigerian Women’s Empowerment, Key to Immunization Success

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 8, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children missing out on essential vaccines due to lockdowns and limited access to healthcare facilities as health systems were disrupted. As a result, the number of zero-dose children — those who have not received any vaccines — has seen […]

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Herbert Wigwe: A Tribute

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 6, 2024

By Sani Aliyu and Chikwe Ihekweazu As we mourn the sudden passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of Herbert Wigwe, we fondly remember a man whose impact extended far beyond his immediate constituency, the financial sector. Herbert was involved in a variety of projects and made progress in everything he touched. Leveraging his private sector […]

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Kicking Down Barriers and Empowering Girls in Kaduna State

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 5, 2024

Football is more than just a game; it has the power to unite people across cultures, languages, and borders. But beyond that, it also has the power to bridge the gender equality gap. When Grace Iliya visited the Bakin-Kogi community in 2019 there was no public school or health-care facility. The community is located on the […]

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HSCL To Unveil Achievements and Insights From the Nigeria State-Led Strategic Purchasing for Family Planning, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Project in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 4, 2024

Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL), a leading health and development consulting firm, committed to improving health systems in Nigeria, is set to disseminate end of project insights and achievements from its groundbreaking Nigeria State-Led Strategic Purchasing for Family Planning, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Project (SP4FP-MNCH) in Nigeria. The event is scheduled to take place […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 1st March 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 1, 2024

FG targets increasing PHCs benefitting from basic health fund. UNICEF, Africa CDC, sign extended partnership on vaccine manufacturing, immunisation. Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister. Reps ask NCDC to investigate “strange disease” ravaging Gombe communities. Experts Urge Effective Implementation Of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Initiative. NMA Warns Against Seeking Medical Treatment […]

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