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Nigeria Must Turn Maternal Health Commitments into Functioning Care

Oct 14, 2026
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New Lassa Fever Evidence To Shape Vaccine Research And Outbreak Preparedness Across West Africa

Oct 12, 2026
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WHO Pandemic Hub sets ambitious goal to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours

Oct 12, 2026
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In Kenya, a Community Programme Supports Adolescent Mothers in Korogocho

Oct 12, 2026
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West African Health Organisation Supports Roundtable on Financing Lassa Fever Vaccine Development during the World Health Summit in Berlin (Germany)

Oct 10, 2026
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Lenacapavir Brings New Hope for HIV Prevention Among Young People in Zambia, but the Push for Increased Supply Continues

By Tzar Oluigbo | October 10, 2026

At 29, Ruth Manga had thought carefully about her risk of acquiring HIV. She had seen friends struggle to negotiate safer sex and wanted a prevention option she could choose for herself. “I have known that I am at substantial risk of contracting HIV,” she said. “So, I decided to prevent myself.” Ruth was among […]

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Barnawa PHC’s Renovation Improves Care, but Growing Patient Demand Strains Services

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 9, 2026

Margaret Zichat The revitalisation of Barnawa Primary Healthcare (PHC) has given the facility a new life, attracting more patients and improving the delivery of essential health services. “Before now there was a huge cry from the community. Thankfully, through the Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government Area (LGA), relief materials were provided for the facility […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Launches Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme to Build a New Generation of Health Champions

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 8, 2026

Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Health Professionals Communications & Advocacy Learning Programme (HPCALP), a specialised learning programme designed to equip health professionals with the communication and advocacy skills they need to become more effective public voices and champions for better health in Nigeria. Running from 9 October to 20 November 2026, the six-week programme […]

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Funding Cuts to Women’s Organisations Put Women, Girls and Gender Equality at Risk

By Zubaida Baba-Ibrahim and Precious Ajayi | October 7, 2026

For thousands of girls forced to leave school because of child marriage or adolescent pregnancy, Her Voice Foundation, a Nigerian-based non-profit, has offered a second chance to return to school, gain skills and build economic independence. However, as funding crisis disproportionately hits women-led and women-focused organisations, Favour Abatang, the founder of the foundation, explained that […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Launches Nigeria Health Watchers Network: Inaugural Cohort of Student Ambassadors

By Kenneth Ibe | October 5, 2026

Nigeria Health Watch has launched the Nigeria Health Watchers Network, a student ambassador programme designed to equip students across Nigeria with practical skills and exposure to public health advocacy, communication, storytelling and evidence-informed engagement. The inaugural cohort comprises 30 students selected from more than 4,145 applications received from students studying medicine, pharmacy, public health, medical […]

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