For mothers and children in Kinkinau, Kaduna South, the revitalisation of Amina Sambo Primary Health Centre (PHC) is changing the experience of seeking care. Once avoided because of poor conditions, foul smells and inadequate space, the facility is now attracting more patients, with attendance increasing by over 95% following the renovation. Amina Sambo PHC is […]
New research highlights how subnational tailoring is helping Nigeria move away from one-size-fits-all malaria interventions and use local evidence to guide planning and resource allocation Nigeria Health Watch will host a virtual briefing on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, to discuss new research examining Nigeria’s progress in using subnational tailoring (SNT) to strengthen malaria control. The […]
Miracle Adeniyi-Ogunjide, third-place winner of the Nigeria Health Watch 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Essay Competition, reflects on how pain, period poverty, poor school toilets and stigma can affect girls’ education. This student essay has been lightly edited for clarity and factual accuracy, while maintaining the writer’s original argument and voice. Menstruation is a natural part of […]
Nigeria has moved from planning to implementing lenacapavir. In March 2026, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare introduced the twice-yearly HIV prevention medicine in seven states and the Federal Capital Territory. Nigeria is one of nine early-adopter countries and is expected to receive approximately 180,000 doses by 2028. This is an important advance, […]
As Nigeria continues to grapple with the mental health consequences of conflict, displacement and other humanitarian crises, building the capacity of community-based responders remains an important part of expanding access to psychosocial support. The Nigeria IDP Diaspora Support Group (NIDSG) has opened applications for its 8th Lay Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Trauma Counsellor […]
