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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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Resolute Battle with Fistulas’ Stigma Through Radio Awareness Campaigns in Malawi

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 23, 2023

Benson Kunchezera (Lead Writer) At only 15 years old, Sophie Mbewe, now 34, lost her child, and for almost nine years, she suffered persistent disgrace and shame. “I gave birth when I was only 15 years old, but I lost my child,” she said. On a sunny Monday afternoon in 2005, Mbewe started showing labour […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 20th October 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 20, 2023

Partnering private sector key for resilient health system in Nigeria. Nigeria leading in health innovations, pandemic preparedness, says Africa CDC. UNICEF: Nigeria’s target of ending open defecation by 2025 not achievable. Health minister urges action to improve immunisation rates. Diphtheria: FG vaccinates over 1.6 million children with pentavalent vaccine. Ogun: 12 Killed In Fresh Cholera […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Partners with Niger State Health Ministries to Tackle Health Misinformation

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 20, 2023

Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership with the Niger State Ministry of Secondary and Tertiary Health and the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health, commences Health Misinformation Management Fellowship in Niger state. This initiative is focused on countering health misinformation and promoting the dissemination of accurate health information within the state. In recent years, health misinformation […]

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