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Dr Muhammad Pate: The New Minister for Health Returning to Serve

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 17, 2023

Few Ministerial appointments have sparked as much excitement in their respective sectors as Dr Muhammad Pate has in the health sector. Both local and global actors are thrilled about a Minister whose competence and broad experience are in no doubt. His passion for his country is undeniable, especially given the role he gave up as […]

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CHIPS: Connecting Communities to Primary Health Care Facilities in Nasarawa State

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 14, 2023

Twice a month, Mary Jacob, a Community Engagement Focal Person (CEFP), conducts supportive supervision of 35-year-old Afinnaki Ibrahim, a Community Health Influencer, Promoter, and Services (CHIPS) agent in Kafin Shanu ward in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. Jacob monitors the agent’s engagement with pregnant women and children under five, resolves non-compliance issues, […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Announces Primary Health Care Policy Dialogue

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 13, 2023

In 2020, Nigeria accounted for over a quarter (28.5%) of global maternal deaths, totalling about 82,000. These avoidable deaths are especially concentrated in hard-to-reach rural communities and peri-urban areas, where access to healthcare is limited. Niger State, like other northern Nigerian states, grapples with preventable maternal and child deaths. Shockingly, approximately 1 in 95 women […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 11th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 11, 2023

Nigeria prepared to prevent, contain next pandemic, NCDC boss. Only 25% Of Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres Functioning – Investigation. Lassa fever fatality rate dropped drastically, says NCDC boss. WHO organises global summit to explore opportunities in traditional medicine. Diphtheria: Kano, Yobe top 27 affected states as death toll hits 137 –NCDC . Key Decisions As FG, […]

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Dr Vwaere Diaso’s Death: When Will We Run Out of Tears?

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 9, 2023

The tragic death of Dr Vwaere Diaso in a defective elevator at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has struck a raw nerve and triggered reactions at the heart of the country’s conscience. The pain of losing their daughter will be unimaginable for her parents and relatives, especially after emerging from a six-year journey through medical […]

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