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NHEA 2026 TO HONOUR HEALTHCARE ICONS AS NIGERIA’S PREMIER HEALTHCARE AWARDS RETURNS TO EKO HOTEL ON JUNE 26

Jun 23, 2026
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Beyond the Counter: How CareHub Is Linking Pharmacy Customers to Primary Health Care in Lagos

Jun 22, 2026
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Beyond Genotype Awareness: Nigeria Must Build a Sickle Cell Response That Serves Warriors

Jun 20, 2026
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Three Months After Speaking Out, Indabo Residents Still Await Improved PHC Services

Jun 18, 2026
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Nigeria Cannot Prevent the Next Outbreak if It Cannot Diagnose It

Jun 17, 2026
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Curated Conversations: Moji Makanjuola on Building Public Trust Through Health Journalism

By Chibuike Alagboso and Chinwendu Iroegbu | June 16, 2026

Public trust in health systems is established when people receive clear, consistent, and credible information from trusted voices, not just from policy documents. It is built when communities understand what a health intervention means for them, why it matters, where to access services, and what questions to ask when promises are made. For Chief Mrs […]

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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

By Precious Ajayi | June 11, 2026

Every year on 28 May, Nigeria joins the global community to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day and its goal of building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, where menstruation does not limit dignity, health, education, or opportunities. In 2025, the global campaign reached 971 million people, demonstrating how menstrual health has shifted from silence to a widespread public discussion. But […]

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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

By Emeka Oguanuo | June 8, 2026

The latest Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a conflict-affected region where insecurity, displacement, and fragile trust are complicating containment efforts. What does this reveal about Nigeria’s preparedness for outbreaks in its own most challenging settings? When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda […]

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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 4, 2026

Olatunde Olaoluwa and Prudence Enema (Lead writers) Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine at the 79th World Health Assembly reflects an important step towards health equity and Universal Health Coverage. This decision was endorsed […]

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‘Garden in a Box’ Initiative is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening

By Tzar Oluigbo | June 1, 2026

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead writer) Tola (not real name) did not expect much when she first received the small white box with a bunch of biodegradable seed sheets neatly tucked inside. Yet, the spinach, beetroots, and tomatoes she planted sprouted within weeks. For the first time in months, she could pick fresh vegetables at home. “I […]

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