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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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Global Health Leaders Unite in Bogotá to Confront Rights and Funding Challenges

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 29, 2025

The world’s largest sexual and reproductive health conference, ICFP 2025, will spotlightevidence-based solutions advancing access, equity, and autonomy worldwide. Amid the biggest crossroads for reproductive rights in a generation, world leaders, researchers, and advocates will converge in Bogotá for the Seventh International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025) — the world’s largest convening on family […]

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Maternal Deaths in Nigeria: When Systemic Neglect Meets Medical Complications

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 29, 2025

Aaron Bawala (Lead writer) When my wife went into labour at night in June 2025, I was fortunate to be there to support her. As the hours passed, I watched her endure the excruciating pain of labour contractions. The experience was both humbling and terrifying, but amidst it all, I felt deeply grateful that I […]

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Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming Untreatable and a New Study Shows Why

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 28, 2025

Imole Agunbiade and Favour Solomon-Uwakwe (Lead writers) When Emeka (not his real name) began showing symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), specifically a burning sensation during urination, he felt embarrassed and, like many others, sought a quick remedy from a patent medicine vendor who gave him a broad-spectrum antibiotic. However, the treatment did not […]

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Nigeria Health Watch, Premium Times and Punch to Host Webinar on Investing in Health in a Limited Fiscal Space

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 23, 2025

As Nigeria strives to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strengthen its health system, the need for sustainable, domestically driven health financing has never been more urgent. To sustain national dialogue and build on recent reforms, Nigeria Health Watch, in partnership with Premium Times and The Punch, is convening a high-level webinar themed “Investing in […]

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Leaking Roofs, Broken Walls: Inside Kakau PHC’s Struggle to Give Care

By Nigeria Health Watch | October 23, 2025

By Margaret Joseph As the rain heavily poured one afternoon in Kakau, patients huddled together in corners, clutching their children and belongings, while water dripped steadily through the ceiling onto medical records and benches. For a facility meant to heal, the primary healthcare in Kakau (PHC Kakau) has itself become a patient in dire need […]

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