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Tsado Kashi: Health Worker Forced to Convert Home to Makeshift Clinic

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 18, 2023

The people of Tsado Kashi, a rural community in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State who are basically farmers had in the past sought healthcare from traditional healers until the government built a clinic in the community.  However, years after its establishment, the facility is no longer functioning. According to Abubakar Mohammed, the […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th March 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 17, 2023

Extreme poverty, ignorance, malnutrition, poor routine immunisation, others fuel noma complications. WHO updates tracking system for SARS-CoV-2 variants. Nigeria reports 1,064 suspected cases of Diphtheria in 21 states. Traditional, religious leaders appeal for establishment, equipping PHCs. Nigeria ranks 180 out of 183 countries in obesity preparedness. Nigeria among 55 countries battling serious health workers shortage, […]

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Young, Positive and Resilient: Stories of Young People Living With HIV/AIDS In Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 15, 2023

By Kenneth Ibe, Hadiza Mohammed, and Sunday Oko (lead writers) Despite the many groundbreaking innovations in the treatment and prevention of HIV, it still is a death sentence for some, particularly the most vulnerable and the marginalised. Young people living with HIV/AIDS, who are part of this group, still deal with social stigma and discrimination. […]

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Young, Positive and Resilient: Stories of Young People Living With HIV/AIDS In Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 15, 2023

By Kenneth Ibe, Hadiza Mohammed, and Sunday Oko (lead writers) Despite the many groundbreaking innovations in the treatment and prevention of HIV, it still is a death sentence for some, particularly the most vulnerable and the marginalised. Young people living with HIV/AIDS, who are part of this group, still deal with social stigma and discrimination. […]

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Call for Applications: #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Fellowship 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 14, 2023

Nigeria has experienced several epidemics in recent years, including Lassa fever, Cholera, M. Pox and COVID-19. The media has played a critical role in informing the public and holding the government accountable during these outbreaks. However, journalists often face challenges in covering epidemics, including limited access to information, misinformation, and disinformation. Nigeria Health Watch is […]

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