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Charting a Course to #HealthforAll: Transforming Primary Health Care Delivery in Enugu State

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 16, 2023

By Kenneth Ibe and Kemisola Agbaoye (Lead Writers) Primary healthcare is the cornerstone of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and is the first port of call for individuals and families seeking healthcare. Nigeria’s primary health care system is fraught with numerous challenges, one of the root causes of which is that it is primarily the responsibility […]

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Tayi Village PHC: BHCPF is Making a Difference, Improving Service Delivery

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 15, 2023

Tayi Village Primary Health Care Center (PHC) is situated in Nasarawa C Ward in the Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The PHC opened in 2007 in a new and permanent building near the new district head’s residence in Nassawara C, but it lacked essential tools. Mrs. Hannatu Sani, the officer-in-charge (OIC) of […]

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Tayi Village PHC: Enhancing Service Delivery with the BHCPF

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 15, 2023

In 2007, Tayi Village Primary Health Care Center (PHC) was established in Nasarawa C Ward in Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA), Niger State in a new building constructed near the district head’s residence. However, despite the upgraded infrastructure, the center faced significant challenges due to the lack of essential tools and equipment needed for effective […]

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Top Ten News Items on Health, 12th May 2023

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 12, 2023

WHO declares end to mpox as global health emergency. Covid-19 threats remain within countries — NCDC. Hospital-acquired infection: UCH, WHO stress importance of hand washing. Senate panel Chair urges incoming administration to allocate 10 percent of National budget to health sector. Nigeria is world’s second nation with high maternal, child deaths – Report. There cannot […]

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Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Information Management System for Better Health Outcomes

By Nigeria Health Watch | May 10, 2023

By Oladimeji Solomon and Oko Sunday (Lead Writers) “Without good information, there can be no good policy or planning.” — Professor Eyitayo Lambo, Former Minister of Health (2003–2007) Strengthening health systems is critical for achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria and globally. However, reliable information on the people, institutions, and resources that make up the system is essential […]

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