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Giving Women Power: Elevating Self-Esteem to Advance Gender Equality

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 15, 2024

Chinonso Kenneth (Lead Writer) Although a brilliant academic student, Nmesoma Nwanganga from Abia State struggled with poor self-esteem, which led to a growing feeling of self-doubt when she was 15 years old. “I remember writing it down in a notebook that I had low self-esteem and I was also lacking inspiration,” Nmesoma said. According to a 2014 survey conducted […]

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Vaccinating Africa: Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 10, 2024

It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres highlighted vaccine equity as “the biggest moral test before the global community.” This statement was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic which exposed the vulnerability of Africa’s health systems and amplified the urgency for the continent to become self-reliant […]

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Still A Mum: Fighting the Silent Battle of Maternal Mental Health

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 9, 2024

Joyce Chimbi (Lead Writer) “Three years ago, my life changed in ways I could never have imagined. I lost a six-month-old pregnancy, followed by two other miscarriages. One day, my domestic help told me that some neighbours were saying that I must have had an abortion that weakened my womb,” said Nyambura Kamau, a Nairobi-based […]

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“Health is Back on the Front Burner ” in 2024

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 3, 2024

The year 2023 began with much hope and anticipation for the country. It was a year of transition, and every transition brings hope for a brighter future. The presidential elections that took place in February 2023 was tightly fought and left a lot to be desired in its execution. However, it also presented an opportunity […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 29th December 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 29, 2023

Poverty, Insecurity escalated infectious diseases in 2023, says WHO. Research institute advocates integration of cancer into Primary Health Care. WHO raises the alarm on increase in dengue infections. 2023 Recap: HPV vaccine integration, diphtheria battle, other major health sector events. BHCPF – Nigerian govt to disburse N50bn to upgrade, expand PHCs. MSD for Mothers Partners’ […]

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