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World Contraception Day: A Safe Start Begins Long Before Birth

Sep 26, 2026
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Revitalised Ungwan Dosa PHC Still Faces Access Gaps

Sep 24, 2026
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Real-Time Patient Feedback Is Helping Shape Safer and Better Maternity Care

Sep 23, 2026
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The Real Test of Nigeria’s Health Reforms Is Whether PHCs Actually Work

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Niger State’s PHCs Are Screening Beyond TB. Can the Model Last?

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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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Enhancing Immunisation through the Northern Nigeria States Routine Immunisation Strengthening Project

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 7, 2023

Few global health and development interventions have yielded as profound an impact as vaccines. For over two centuries, these remarkable interventions have stood as a defence against vaccine preventable diseases such as polio, measles, and smallpox, enabling children to embrace a healthier, happier future filled with limitless possibilities. However, despite the long-established advantages, low rates […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 4th August 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 4, 2023

Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies. 19 Million Nigerians Living With Hepatitis – FG. Diphtheria: Despite govt’s efforts, many Nigerian children unvaccinated- NPHCDA. Full implementation of National Health Act promises better healthcare for Nigerians – CSJ. U.S restates commitment to fight against malaria, celebrates achievements in Nigeria. NACA: Nigeria Leading In HIV/AIDS Response In […]

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Stakeholders advocate friendlier corporate workplace breastfeeding policies

By Nigeria Health Watch | August 3, 2023

Lagos, Nigeria – August 3, 2023 – As part of activities to celebrate the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, FHI 360/Alive & Thrive, in collaboration with key stakeholders in Lagos have advocated for family friendly corporate workplace breastfeeding policies to ensure a supportive environment that enables and promotes six months exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers. To […]

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