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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

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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Why Investing in Nigerians’ Reproductive Health Fuels Rights, Choice, and Progress

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 16, 2025

Precious Ajayi and Sheriff Gbadamosi (Lead writers) Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous country globally, with an estimated population of 236.7 million people. With an annual growth rate of 2.52%, the population is projected to double by 2050. According to the 2025 United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report, […]

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Home Gardens Enrich Diets in Nigeria’s Rural Communities

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 15, 2025

This article was co-authored by Nigeria Health Watch and Sahel Consulting as part of our ongoing advocacy efforts to promote community-based nutrition interventions in Nigeria We all need to eat year-round, so why not keep a home garden going throughout the year? In Doruwa Babuje, a quiet community nestled in the hills of Bokkos Local […]

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Nigeria Health Watch Launches Inaugural Science Policy Communication Fellowship to Bridge the Gap Between Research and Policy

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 14, 2025

In a bold step toward advancing evidence-informed policymaking in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is proud to announce the official launch of its Science Policy Communication Fellowship. This innovative fellowship aims to equip early- to mid-career public health professionals, researchers, and advocates with the critical skills needed to translate complex scientific evidence into accessible, actionable policy […]

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Nigeria Set to Host Global Interministerial Conference on AMR: Time to Mobilise the Private Sector

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 12, 2025

Emeka Oguanuo and Christopher Bassey (Lead writers) Nigeria will make history as the first African country to host the Global Interministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), scheduled for June 29–30, 2026. Announcing this milestone and inaugurating the Ministerial Advisory Planning Committee , comprising Nigeria’s three ministries, Health, Livestock Development, and Environment, under the leadership of the […]

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Nigeria Inaugurates First NHIA Governing Council to Drive Universal Health Coverage

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 11, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the first-ever Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following the enactment of the NHIA Act in 2022. This landmark move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen health insurance governance and accelerate progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. The NHIA Act of […]

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