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Navigating Challenges and Embracing Hope in the Nigerian Healthcare in 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 27, 2023

As the year 2023 comes to a conclusion, it is a good time to look at the current state of Nigeria’s health sector. In the midst of global crises and the dawn of a new government, the new President’s “Renewed Hope” agenda has brought about a shift in gears in the health sector. This retrospective […]

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A Midwife’s Journey of Hope and Healing in Ghana

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 25, 2023

Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen (Lead Writer) Aisha Bawa, a 34-year-old midwife at the Manhyia Government Hospital in Ghana, tries to ensure safe deliveries in her facility. Aisha has worked in the Ghana Health Service for nine years, where she has been committed to minimising maternal deaths while providing emotional support to grieving mothers.  “Saving a baby and […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 23rd December 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 22, 2023

FG To Disburse N50bn For PHCs Upgrade Nationwide. Cervical Cancer: Nigeria vaccinates 4.7 million girls against HPV. 84% of residents have no access to quality healthcare — Kaduna health agency. Sugar Tax Saves Lives, Benefits The Poor, Says NASR Coalition. 2024 Budget: Nigeria increases immunisation fund but yet to release 2023 allocation. NACA advocates HIV […]

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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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