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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

Jun 16, 2026
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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

Jun 11, 2026
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The Anatomy of an Outbreak in a Conflict Setting & Nigeria’s Preparedness for Ebola 

Jun 08, 2026
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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

Jun 04, 2026
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First Volunteer Receives Lassa Fever Vaccine in Cutting-edge Oxford Trial

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 4, 2025

The first volunteer has received a dose in a first-in-human trial of a Lassa vaccine, marking a major milestone in the fight against the deadly virus. The trial, conducted by the Oxford Vaccine Group, and funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), will assess the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 Lassa […]

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Unpacking NCH 66: Nigeria’s UHC Priorities and the Gaps That Lie Ahead

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 2, 2025

Safiya Shuaibu Isa and Solomon Oladimeji (Lead writers) At the 66th National Council on Health (NCH), one message resonated clearly: health in Nigeria must be regarded as a right, not a privilege. This notion was strongly emphasised in the opening remarks by the Honourable Minister of State, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who repositioned equity as […]

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Nigeria’s HIV Response Depends on Stronger Domestic Funding

By Nigeria Health Watch | December 1, 2025

Olubunmi Oyebanji (Lead writer) In early 2025, the United States announced a temporary pause in foreign aid that affected several health programmes in Nigeria. In Lagos, a young mother arrived at her clinic for a routine viral load test only to learn that community testing teams had been withdrawn. In Benue, a peer educator supporting […]

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Hands on his Knees, Akin “Shuga” Tofowomo refused to be defined by Polio: Tribute to a Friend

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 30, 2025

A guest post by Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu On 30 October 2025, news broke unexpectedly that Akin “Shuga” Tofowomo had passed away while undergoing surgery in Canada. The shock was followed by tears and a slow journey toward acceptance. As he was laid to rest on 29 November, many of us are still coming to terms […]

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Why Menopause Must Be Part of Nigeria’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Agenda

By Nigeria Health Watch | November 28, 2025

Asari Ndem and Sunday Oko (Lead writers) When Ngozi (not her real name) turned 48, she noticed small changes she could not explain. Her sleep became disturbed, she woke up drenched in sweat, and her once-calm disposition shifted without warning. She thought it was work stress or perhaps high blood pressure. A visit to her […]

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