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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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An Initiative’s Quest to Ensure Access to Health Insurance For People Living With Sickle Cell Anaemia

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 30, 2024

Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) At just seven months old, Sharon Akilo, now 17, was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA), a genetic disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin in the body, causing red blood cells to become sickled or crescent shaped. This condition would go on to define much of her life, making her […]

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Transforming Nigeria’s Medical Landscape through Visionary Leadership and Smart Partnerships

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 26, 2024

Joseph Ugboaja and Chinedu Moghalu (Guest Writers) In Anambra State, Nigeria, we are witnessing a remarkable transformation in healthcare. This journey began with the vision of creating a state-of-the-art medical facility that would not only serve the immediate community but also set a benchmark for healthcare delivery across Nigeria. This vision was realised through groundbreaking […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 26 July 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 26, 2024

Nigeria lagging in ending preventable deaths, TB, and malaria by 2030 — WHO. Cholera vaccines to arrive in Nigeria soon – Gavi. FG, UNICEF partner to conduct household, immunisation surveys. Over-Nutrition Contributing To Diabetes, Hypertension In Nigeria –Health Minister. PCN shuts 571 pharmacies medicine shops in Bauchi. Africa more vulnerable to species loss, climate change […]

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‘Putting People First’ is at the Heart of 2024’s International AIDS Conference

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 24, 2024

Alexander Chiejina and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The 25th International AIDS Conference kicked off in Munich, Germany, on Monday, July 22, 2024, with a resounding call for a global HIV/AIDS response to unite behind a simple principle — Put People First!. This call suggests that solutions in response to HIV/AIDS elimination should come from the point of […]

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Borno State Contributory Health Insurance Buffers Vulnerable Populations’ Health Needs

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 22, 2024

Baba Sarki Ismail (Lead Writer) In camps erected across Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, countless families struggle to survive amid the humanitarian crisis. The Boko Haram conflict in northeast Nigeria has brought devastation to the region, displacing communities. For 17-year-old Hasiya Abdullahi, the effects of this crisis have worsened her mental health. As a child, Hasiya’s […]

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