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Turning Livestock Waste into Fertiliser: Can a Kaduna Enterprise Cut Farm Costs and Support Better Nutrition?

Jul 20, 2026
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‘Where Does My Donated Blood Go?’ Tracing the Life-Saving Journey from Donor to Patient

Jul 19, 2026
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NIGERIA HEALTH WATCH LAUNCHES THE NIGERIA HEALTH WATCHERS NETWORK

Jul 17, 2026
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How a Philanthropic Donation Expanded Samaru PHC and Improved Access to Quality Care

Jul 16, 2026
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What IMNHC 2026 Made Clear: Evidence Is Not Enough Without Delivery

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

By Precious Ajayi | June 11, 2026

Every year on 28 May, Nigeria joins the global community to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day and its goal of building a #PeriodFriendlyWorld, where menstruation does not limit dignity, health, education, or opportunities. In 2025, the global campaign reached 971 million people, demonstrating how menstrual health has shifted from silence to a widespread public discussion. But […]

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

By Emeka Oguanuo | June 8, 2026

The latest Ebola outbreak in DRC is unfolding in a conflict-affected region where insecurity, displacement, and fragile trust are complicating containment efforts. What does this reveal about Nigeria’s preparedness for outbreaks in its own most challenging settings? When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda […]

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Africa’s Precision Medicine Future Depends on Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems

By Nigeria Health Watch | June 4, 2026

Olatunde Olaoluwa and Prudence Enema (Lead writers) Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine at the 79th World Health Assembly reflects an important step towards health equity and Universal Health Coverage. This decision was endorsed […]

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‘Garden in a Box’ Initiative is Helping Pregnant Women Eat Nutritious Food While Building Self-Reliance Through Gardening

By Tzar Oluigbo | June 1, 2026

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead writer) Tola (not real name) did not expect much when she first received the small white box with a bunch of biodegradable seed sheets neatly tucked inside. Yet, the spinach, beetroots, and tomatoes she planted sprouted within weeks. For the first time in months, she could pick fresh vegetables at home. “I […]

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“Deliver Like the Hebrew Women”: How Traditional Myths and Religious Misconceptions Fuel Maternal and Child Deaths

By Vivianne Ihekweazu | May 30, 2026

Dr Otubo Victor Ogemdi* and Vivianne Ihekweazu (Lead writers) Sarah lived in Abuja. Ruth lived in Tel Aviv. Both were young, first-time expectant mothers. Both were filled with as much hope as anxiety as their due dates approached. Sarah had the support of her elderly mum and her pastor; “You will deliver like a Hebrew […]

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