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When Children Miss Vaccines, Polio Risks Re-emerge: Lessons from Kebbi State

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 16, 2026

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) When Umar Adamu, the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) for Aliero Local Government Area in Kebbi State, received a report of an 11-year-old girl in Rafin Bauna village with acute flaccid paralysis, he knew the case required urgent investigation. According to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, any child under 15 […]

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Love, But Make It Safe: What Young Nigerians Told Us About Contraception and What Is Actually True

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 14, 2026

Onyinye Oranezi and Yasir Jamal Bakare (Lead writers) On Valentine’s Day, when conversations about intimacy and relationships are more visible, access to clear, stigma-free information remains important for informed health decisions. In this short Vox pop, Nigerians share their lived experiences and perceptions around contraceptive use, explaining how social attitudes, concerns about confidentiality, distance to […]

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Beyond Coverage: Why Nigerian Women Need Health Information They Can Use

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 14, 2026

Prudence Enema and Kenneth Ibe (Lead writers) Health communication is more than sharing health behaviour, decision-making, and outcomes. For many Nigerian women, access to clear, timely, and understandable health information can influence whether they attend antenatal care, recognise danger signs, enrol in insurance, or seek care early. A cross-sectional study on maternal health literacy found […]

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CEPI launches global plan to secure the future against epidemic and pandemic threats

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 13, 2026

OSLO, 13 FEB—As deadly disease outbreaks become ever more frequent and disruptive, CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is setting out a bold plan to transform the way the world tackles the most dangerous viral threats. The new five-year strategy—CEPI 3.0—was unveiled today as CEPI called on governments, philanthropies and partners to invest US$2.5 […]

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Tarunu Health Post Fails to Provide Basic Health Services to the Community

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 12, 2026

In Tarunu, a community located in Fammar Ward of Kibiya Local Government Area (LGA) in Kano, a health post exists but it is the only one for residents of Dundu, Gidan Mairafi, Yar Kasuwa and Babbangiji with an estimated population of over 5000 people. Despite its presence, pregnant women still walk kilometres away from the […]

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