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Three Months After Speaking Out, Indabo Residents Still Await Improved PHC Services

Jun 18, 2026
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Nigeria Cannot Prevent the Next Outbreak if It Cannot Diagnose It

Jun 17, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Moji Makanjuola on Building Public Trust Through Health Journalism

Jun 16, 2026
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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

Jun 11, 2026
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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

Jun 08, 2026
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Breaking Barriers: Advancing UHC in Africa To Enable Equitable Healthcare Access

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 21, 2023

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has it foundation in the 1948 World Health Organisation (WHO) Constitution, which declares health as a fundamental human right and commits to ensuring the highest attainable level of health for all. Despite the ongoing public health efforts, the mission of upholding this basic human right falls short if people cannot afford or have access to care when needed.  […]

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Building Capacity at Nigeria’s Seaports: A Journey Towards Strengthening Maritime Health Security

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 18, 2023

It is impossible to predict when the next pandemic will occur, yet the risk of another occurrence remains high. The world’s susceptibility to these health emergencies is linked to the ease with which individuals and microbes traverse international borders, and with the rapid increase in global trade and travel. Changes in land use and rapid […]

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A Ray of Hope: The Launch of the Noma Centre in Abuja

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 16, 2023

The launch of the Noma Centre Abuja is set to transform medical care for those affected by the devastating noma disease. The centre is more than just a treatment centre, it represents a symbol of hope, compassion, and community support, offering free services to those affected by the disease. Noma, a disease that primarily affects […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 15th December 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 15, 2023

FG To Unveil Universal Health Coverage Initiative. WHO confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Federal Govt Links Poor Functional PHCs To Alarming Child Mortality Rate In Nigeria. Nutrition Society calls for swift action to tackle Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis. Adamawa Set For Fresh Polio Vaccination. US Agency Approves Cure For Sickle Cell Disease. Public […]

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Destination, Universal Health Coverage for all Nigerians: Can a Sector-Wide Approach Get Us There?

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 14, 2023

Chibuike Alagboso and Safiya Shuaibu Isa (Lead Writers) The repositioning of Nigeria’s health sector is benefiting from the highest levels of political engagement. The involvement of critical stakeholders with the power and influence to bring about the desired changes, to accelerate the country’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has provided the health sector with […]

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