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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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The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health System- Insights from the 2023 Future of Health Conference

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 31, 2023

Ohanu Dabri Olohije and Asari Ndem (Lead Writers) The Nigerian healthcare system continues to face challenges, including poor health outcomes, the emergence of infectious diseases and the international migration of health workers. Addressing the myriad of health issues will require multi-sectoral collaboration and partnership between the public and private to build a resilient healthcare system […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 27th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 27, 2023

How routine HPV Vaccines will save Nigerian Women from Cervical Cancer.  NCDC DG seeks increased funding for health security. Exchange rate taking cost of drugs beyond reach of Nigerians — NMA. FG, UNICEF Flag Off Cervical Cancer Vaccination In Bauchi. Disregard ignorant, uneducated social media information on HPV vaccine, Minister tells Nigerians. Only 1,300 doctors […]

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Leading The Way: Nigeria’s Next Steps on the Path to Cervical Cancer Elimination

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 25, 2023

Professor Isaac Adewole and H.E. Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu (Guest Writers) Editor’s note: Yesterday, Nigeria achieved a significant milestone by incorporating the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation programme. This is a momentous step, and Professor Isaac Adewole and H.E. Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu describe further actions to take to strengthen the fight against cervical […]

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Power Supply Improved, But Challenges Persist at Nyikangbe Health Clinic

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 24, 2023

After years of enduring epileptic electricity supply, health workers at the Elizabeth Shaba Maternal and Child Health Clinic in Nyikangbe community, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, said power supply has improved, making it possible for them to preserve vaccines for use in during the day. Established in 2008 by the Niger State […]

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dRPC, NAMeD launch Media Challenge on PHC coverage

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 24, 2023

The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMeD) and the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) announce a Media challenge for Journalists covering primary healthcare in Nigeria. The award will be announced on Thursday during the 2023 national conference of the Academy to encourage in-depth investigations that address bottlenecks bedevilling the nation’s public healthcare system.  In a statement […]

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