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Beyond Genotype Awareness: Nigeria Must Build a Sickle Cell Response That Serves Warriors

Jun 20, 2026
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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

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Beyond Awareness: Why Nigeria Must Fund a Period-Friendly Future

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A Closer Look at The Human Cost of Contraceptive Shortages in Edo State

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 19, 2025

Usman Aliyu (Guest Writer) Access to family planning services has become a struggle for many couples in Edo State. For the Isibors, the consequences of this shortage were devastating. After having three children, the couple agreed to take a break due to the economic strain of raising a family. However, when Mrs Isibor visited the […]

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City Cancer Challenge to Launch Leadership Programme for Women in Oncology in Abuja

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 17, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – January 22, 2025 – City Cancer Challenge (C/Can), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, ASCO and Roche, is set to launch the Leadership Programme for Women in Oncology (LPWO) from January 22–24, 2025. Despite the critical role women oncologists play in C/Can cities—serving as key members of technical working groups, […]

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Breaking Down Myths and Harmful C-Section Stigma To Save Mothers Lives

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 15, 2025

Victor Eyike (Guest Writer) When Sandra Madu returned to her father-in-law’s home a week after giving birth, she felt a swirl of emotions about the welcome she received. The disapproving glances and sharp gazes from the elders in the living room echoed the long-standing, yet unjust, beliefs surrounding her method of delivery which involved a […]

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A Digital Data System is Making Vaccines Accessible to Children Across Kwara’s Communities

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 13, 2025

Mahdi Garba (Lead writer) A typical day in Babatunde Grace’s life begins with checking her smart tablet to see how many caregivers are expected to bring their children for routine immunisation but have failed to do so. If any are found, she will give them a phone call to understand the reason for their absence […]

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How the Five Cowries Art Base Education Initiative is Transforming Health Awareness in Ghari LGA

By Nigeria Health Watch | January 13, 2025

In Ghari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano, adolescent girls are embracing health awareness through the Five Cowries’ Furanni programme, a local initiative in collaboration with Nigeria Health Watch. The programme equips girls through a knowledge pathway with vital health, hygiene, and self-care knowledge, addressing long-standing misconceptions and barriers to healthcare access. In a previous […]

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